Enjoy bronze, copper, burgundy, and deep green foliage changes on a dense evergreen shrub. Mood Ring™ Podocarpus forms an upright refined plant with narrow foliage that changes color as it matures. Its adaptable size and polished appearance work well in formal and modern landscapes. Growing Guide Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10 Mature Height: 6'–8' Mature Width: 4'–6' Spacing: 4'–6' Soil: Well-drained soil Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Details Botanical Name: Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Mood Ring' Common Name: Mood Ring™ Podocarpus Plant Type: Evergreen Conifer Shrub Bloom Color: Inconspicuous Season of Interest: Year-Round Foliage: Evergreen Growth Habit: Upright, Dense, and Rounded Pollinator Friendly: When flowering Key Features Bronze, copper, and burgundy new growth Glossy dark green mature foliage Dense upright habit Drought tolerant once established Year-round color changes Landscape Uses Hedges Privacy screens Foundation plantings Containers Formal gardens Planting & Care Tips Plant in full sun to part sun. Provide well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season. Prune as needed to maintain shape. Companion Plants Camellia Shishi Gashira Encore® Azalea Autumn Empress® Acer palmatum Carex Evergold Liriope Big Blue Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
