Roman Candle is a unique, slower-growing Podocarpus, with a pale green to white new growth. This upright grower has a narrow footprint and makes a fabulous container plant.
Roman Candle is a unique, slower-growing Podocarpus, with a pale green to white new growth. This upright grower has a narrow footprint and makes a fabulous container plant.
4–9, 12–24
0°F to 10°F USDA zones 7–11
8-12' H x 4-5' W
Accent, Coastal, Container, Hedge, Mass planting, Privacy Planting
Evergreen
Slow
Full sun to part shade
Deer Resistant, Disease / Pest Resistance, Easy Care, Heat Tolerance, Upright Habit, Variegated Foliage, Year-Round Interest
Feature
White to pale green new growth each spring
None
Medium Water Once Established
Fertilize yearly in early spring
Pruning
Prune in early spring before first flush
Well-drained garden soil
1. Dig in your native soil a hole as deep and wide as the container. We recommend planting in native soil for best acclimation.
2. Fill the hole with water and thoroughly water the new plant; allow both to drain.
3. Gently place the plant on its side and remove the pot. Place your hand on the bottom of the plant and put it in the hole.
4. Return native soil around the root ball, wetting and gently tamping down.
5. To complete, create a shallow trench around the base of the plant to contain the water when watering.
6. Mulch 1–2” deep around the plant, avoiding the area closest to the stem.
Your zip code 20149 is in Zone: 6b with a temperature range of: -5 to 0 °F.