Podocarpus Bonsai Tree
(podocarpus macrophyllus)

Also known as Buddhist Pine. Podocarpus is a dense evergreen with pointed, leathery, dark green leaves arranged on stiff symmetrical branches. The tree which is unisexual, has male flowers in cones and female flowers composed of cylindical thickened scales. The fruits are edible, pendiculate, fleshy and brightly colored. New foliage comes in a light green color that turns darker with age. Our tree is trained in the traditional bonsai style with a curved trunk and tiered branching. Grows very well albeit slowly indoors.