{"product_id":"plum-pine-podocarpus-elatus","title":"Plum Pine - Podocarpus elatus","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlum Pine - Podocarpus elatus — A Refined Native Conifer for SEQ Gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Plum Pine is one of Australia's most elegant native conifers — dense, dark green, and naturally upright with a clean, formal habit that suits both contemporary and traditional garden styles. It's a versatile tree that works as a feature specimen, a tall privacy screen, or a formal avenue planting, and it handles Brisbane's subtropical climate exceptionally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe common name comes from the edible purple fruit produced by mature trees — a sweet, juicy treat that also attracts native birds. It's genuinely ornamental, genuinely useful, and genuinely tough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense, upright evergreen form\u003c\/strong\u003e — naturally formal and tidy, minimal maintenance required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible purple fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e — sweet flesh enjoyed fresh; also attracts native birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent privacy screening\u003c\/strong\u003e — dense canopy makes a solid visual barrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerates a range of conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e — sun to part shade, most well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lived\u003c\/strong\u003e — a permanent, low-maintenance garden asset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks in formal and contemporary garden designs\u003c\/strong\u003e — clean lines suit modern landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature or specimen tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall privacy screening and hedging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal driveway and avenue planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative and rainforest garden settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoolside planting — clean, low-litter tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — a well-established specimen with immediate presence and fast establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20m (can be managed with pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained; adaptable to most soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular during establishment; drought tolerant once mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent performer across all of SEQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you really eat the fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — the fleshy receptacle (not the seed itself) is sweet and edible. It has a mild, pleasant flavour. The seeds are not eaten. Native birds love them too, so expect some visitors when fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work as a hedge or screen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAbsolutely. Its dense, upright habit makes it one of the better native screening trees available. Plant 1.5–2m apart for a solid screen. It responds well to light trimming to maintain a formal shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nModerate growth rate — steady and consistent. A 45L specimen gives you a meaningful head start on screening and establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:28px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;\"\u003e\nLocally supplied and acclimatised to South East Queensland conditions. Need it installed? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keycolandscapes.com.au\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKey Co Landscapes\u003c\/a\u003e offers professional tree installation across SEQ.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brisbane Tree Farm","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":53567849267479,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/brisbanetreefarm.com.au\/products\/plum-pine-podocarpus-elatus","provider":"Brisbane Tree Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}