Podocarpus Macrophyllus ‘Mood Ring’ (Buddhist Pine)
Podocarpus Macrophyllus ‘Mood Ring’ (Buddhist Pine)
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Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Mood Ring’ is a distinctive evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its colourful foliage and elegant upright habit. Its slender, glossy leaves shift through shades of green, bronze, red, and purple, with the richest colours developing during cooler weather, providing year-round visual interest and structure.
This hardy and adaptable plant is ideal for hedging, screening, topiary, or feature planting. Tolerant of coastal and urban conditions and highly responsive to pruning, it offers exceptional versatility for both formal and contemporary landscapes while remaining low maintenance.

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Mature height
3 to 5m
Mature width
2 to 3m
Spacing
1 to 1.5m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Glossy green foliage with bronze, red, and purple tones
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Insignificant flowering
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Low, responds exceptionally well to pruning and shaping
Root System
Non-invasive, moderately deep root system suitable for hedging and screening