Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Standards' (Standard Buddhist Pine)

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Standards' (Standard Buddhist Pine) is an elegant grafted standard form valued for its formal appearance and versatile nature. This sophisticated cultivar features a straight, clean trunk topped with a dense, rounded canopy of narrow, leathery dark green leaves that have a soft, graceful texture. The lush, evergreen foliage provides year-round interest and can be easily maintained in a perfect lollipop shape, making it ideal for formal gardens and contemporary landscapes.

Ideal for containers, entranceways, and formal garden designs, 'Standards' thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It demonstrates good drought tolerance once established and responds well to pruning. This grafted form is particularly valued for its instant architectural impact, versatility in design, and ability to provide structure and elegance in both small and large spaces.