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Purple King Mountain Plum Pine

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Finely textured blue-green summer foliage takes on a striking, purplish bronze cast as temperatures decline in winter, lending superb year-round color to the garden. Ideally used as a tall groundcover, erosion control or mid-tier structure in a mixed border.

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  • Full Sun, Partial Sun

  • Moderate

  • Height
    3—5 feet

  • Spread
    4—7 feet

Availability: Out of stock



Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Prefers well-draining soil. Feed with a general fertilizer before spring growth.

Brand Monrovia
Botanical Name Podocarpus lawrencii 'Purple King'
Plant Type Trees, Evergreens
Foliage Color Blue-green
Light Needs Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs Moderate
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 7 - 10
Height 3—5 feet
Spread 4—7 feet
Special Uses Dense Habit, Easy Care
Landscape Uses Border

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