{"product_id":"icee-blue-fern-pine-podocarpus-gracilior-icee-blue","title":"Podocarpus Icee Blue - Icee Blue Fern Pine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCreate Stunning Year-Round Privacy with Distinctive Blue-Gray Foliage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePodocarpus Icee Blue gives you an evergreen privacy screen with frosty blue-gray foliage, dense upright growth, and a clean, modern look that stands apart from ordinary green hedges. This slow growing podocarpus tree is ideal as a lawn or screen tree, an excellent specimen, or a structured hedge for patios, pools, and contemporary gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as \u003cstrong\u003epodocarpus elongatus icee blue\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epodocarpus elongatus monmal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eicee blue yellow wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eicee blue podocarpus\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cultivar is prized for new growth that can emerge lime gray blue before maturing into a cool gray blue green tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive blue foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Striking silvery-blue foliage adds year-round color interest and complements modern, coastal, and Mediterranean landscape designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen privacy\u003c\/strong\u003e – Dense foliage and upright structure help create reliable screening, wind protection, and a beautiful living backdrop, similar to other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/collections\/evergreen-trees\"\u003eevergreen privacy trees\u003c\/a\u003e used in California landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater-wise once established\u003c\/strong\u003e – Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system, then reduce frequency once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess trimming required\u003c\/strong\u003e – Its slow growing habit means easier maintenance, while pruning can be done at any time of year to keep the plant shaped to your desired size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible light needs\u003c\/strong\u003e – Podocarpus plants prefer full sun to partial sun exposure, and Podocarpus Icee Blue thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9-11, preferring full sun to partial shade for optimal growth, much like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/fern-pine-podocarpus-gracilior\"\u003eFern Pine hedge (Podocarpus gracilior)\u003c\/a\u003e commonly used for screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is nearly litter-free, making it suitable for planting near pools, patios, or areas where debris could clog drains or stain surfaces. For families and pet owners, note that all parts of the Podocarpus Icee Blue plant are toxic to humans and pets if ingested, so use caution in areas accessible to children and animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost privacy trees give you only one option: plain green foliage. \u003cstrong\u003ePodocarpus Icee Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for landscapes where color, structure, and low-maintenance screening matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique frosty blue-gray color\u003c\/strong\u003e – Podocarpus Icee Blue is a small, upright conifer known for its frosty bluish-gray foliage, making it a visually appealing choice for gardens and pairing well with sculptural plants like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/blue-glow-agave-agave-blue-glow\"\u003eBlue Glow Agave\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal color depth\u003c\/strong\u003e – New growth often appears lime gray blue, then matures into cool gray blue green foliage with a distinctive blue cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDense pyramidal structure\u003c\/strong\u003e – This cultivar is valued for its striking, silvery-blue foliage and dense, upright pyramidal structure, making it suitable for modern, coastal, or Mediterranean landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact screen tree form\u003c\/strong\u003e – Decorative pyramidal conifers like icee blue are useful where a hedge or screen tree needs height without an overly broad, messy footprint, and can be combined with fast-growing hedges such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/brush-cherry-eugenia-myrtifolia\"\u003eBrush Cherry (Eugenia myrtifolia)\u003c\/a\u003e for layered privacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter drought performance after establishment\u003c\/strong\u003e – Once growth begins and the plant is established in well drained soil, watering frequency can be reduced compared with many thirstier privacy conifers, making it a good companion for other drought-tolerant plants like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/purple-bougainvillea-bougainvillea-spectabilis\"\u003epurple bougainvillea\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety of podocarpus is native to Southern Africa and is characterized by its slow growth, typically reaching heights of 15 to 25 feet. As a dioecious conifer, podocarpus may have male and female plants; plant coning, seed, or fruiting potential can be determined by nearby pollination and nursery selection, so ask Yardwork if that detail matters for poolside or patio placement, or if you are comparing with other podocarpus options like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/fern-pine-tree-podocarpus-gracilior\"\u003eFern Pine tree (Podocarpus gracilior)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Grow Podocarpus Icee Blue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in the right site\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose full sun for the strongest blue foliage, or partial shade where afternoon heat is intense. Podocarpus plants thrive in enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained soil to support healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater deeply through establishment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the first growing season, provide regular watering so the root system can develop. Water deeply rather than lightly sprinkling, then reduce frequency once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet the screen fill in over time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith slow to moderate growth of about 6-12 inches per year, icee blue podocarpus gradually develops into a dense evergreen hedge or screen tree over 3-5 years, similar to how other privacy shrubs like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/pittosporum-silver-sheen-pittosporum-tenuifolium-silver-sheen\"\u003ePittosporum Silver Sheen\u003c\/a\u003e create living walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape as needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePruning can be done at any time of the year to maintain desired shape or size, and the plant is highly tolerant of shearing. Leave it natural for a graceful pyramidal form, or keep it regularly shaped for a formal garden structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed in spring with a general purpose fertilizer during the growing season if soil quality is limited. If you are planting your first podocarpus tree, Yardwork can help you plan spacing, soil preparation, delivery, and care so you do not have to worry about the details, and their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.useyardwork.com\/\"\u003eprivacy tree nursery selection\u003c\/a\u003e makes it easy to compare different screening options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Podocarpus elongatus ‘Monmal’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Podocarpus Icee Blue, Icee Blue Podocarpus, Icee Blue Yellow Wood, Blue Podocarpus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen conifer \/ podocarpus tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-25 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-12 feet in typical landscape use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate, approximately 6-12 inches per year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; best distinctive blue foliage usually develops in sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enriched, slightly acidic, well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular watering during the first growing season; reduce frequency once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates pruning and shearing; can be shaped as a hedge or allowed to mature naturally\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLitter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nearly litter-free, well suited near pools, patios, drains, and paved areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hedge, screen tree, lawn accent, poolside planting, excellent specimen, modern garden structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety note:\u003c\/strong\u003e All parts of the Podocarpus Icee Blue plant are toxic to humans and pets if ingested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia homeowners who want privacy screening with distinctive blue foliage instead of a standard green hedge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProperty owners with narrow spaces who need an upright evergreen screen tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater-conscious gardeners seeking a drought tolerant plant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandscape designers creating modern, coastal, Mediterranean, or minimalist plant palettes that might also include statement evergreens like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/japanese-blueberry-tree\"\u003eJapanese Blueberry tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomeowners planting near pools, patios, lawns, or walls where low litter and clean structure matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a beautiful blue green evergreen that can be shaped, screened, or featured as an excellent specimen, Podocarpus Icee Blue fits your garden. It is especially useful in full sun to partial shade locations across USDA zones 9-11, including many California coastal and inland regions, and Yardwork’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/pages\/plant-nursery-near-me\"\u003eLos Angeles plant nursery and landscaping services\u003c\/a\u003e can help you integrate it into a complete outdoor plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Podocarpus Icee Blue grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is slow growing to moderately paced, usually adding about 6-12 inches per year once growth begins. Expect a strong privacy screen to develop over several growing seasons rather than instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much water does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater Podocarpus plants deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system, then reduce watering frequency once established. Mature plants are more drought tolerant, but they still perform best with occasional deep watering in hot, dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePodocarpus plants prefer full sun to partial sun exposure for optimal growth and development. Icee Blue will tolerate partial shade, but the most distinctive blue foliage usually appears with more sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I prune it into a hedge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Pruning can be done at any time of the year to maintain desired shape or size, and the plant is highly tolerant of shearing. For a formal hedge, trim regularly; for a natural look, let the dense upright pyramidal structure mature with lighter shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow far apart should I plant them for privacy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a hedge or screening row, spacing is usually determined by desired speed of coverage and final size. Many homeowners choose closer spacing for faster privacy and wider spacing for a more natural specimen effect. Yardwork can help recommend spacing for your specific lawn, garden, or poolside layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe near pools and patios?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes for cleanliness: the plant is nearly litter-free, making it suitable for planting near pools, patios, or areas where debris could clog drains or stain surfaces. However, all parts of the Podocarpus Icee Blue plant are toxic to humans and pets if ingested, so place it thoughtfully around children and animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Yardwork help with delivery and planting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Yardwork offers delivery options, shipping details at checkout, and planting consultation services where available, so your podocarpus can be placed in well drained soil with the right sun exposure, spacing, and care plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReady to Transform Your Landscape?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003ePodocarpus Icee Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e for year-round privacy, distinctive blue foliage, and a refined evergreen structure that looks beautiful in modern California landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYardwork can help you select the right size, plan your hedge or specimen placement, and arrange delivery or planting consultation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yardwork Nursery","offers":[{"title":"24\" Box","offer_id":41630086496429,"sku":"","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36\" Box","offer_id":41630086529197,"sku":"","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":42004740243629,"sku":"","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/8809\/6429\/products\/IMG_4711.jpg?v=1707260586","url":"https:\/\/www.useyardwork.com\/products\/icee-blue-fern-pine-podocarpus-gracilior-icee-blue","provider":"Yardwork","version":"1.0","type":"link"}