Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Longwood Blue' ~ Longwood Blue Bluebeard Size:10" POT Maki Shrubby Yew Podocarpus is

Maki Shrubby Yew Podocarpus is a slow-growing mid-sized evergreen shrub with dense upright branching and small green needle-like foliage

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Short spikes of deep blue flowers appear in mid to late spring

The foliage provides a nice backdrop for the tree's spring flowers and summer fruits

Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Longwood Blue' ~ Longwood Blue Bluebeard Size:10" POT Maki Shrubby Yew Podocarpus isLongwood Blue Bluebeard is a mounding deciduous shrub with aromatic silver green lace shaped foliage. Profuse clusters of fragrant violet blue flowers bloom on new wood from late summer into fall. Flowers best in full sun and loamy well drained soils. Tolerates drought and heat. Type: Shrub Origins: East Asia Height: 2' 4' Spread: 2 4' Spacing: 3' USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 8 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: Blue Season of Interest: Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE