Podocarpus Roman Candle®

Podocarpus Roman Candle®

An upright evergreen shrub with striking white-to-light green new growth that matures to deep green. Tough, heat-tolerant, and low-maintenance, it’s ideal for hedges, accents, or narrow privacy screens.

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Price: $23.99

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Podocarpus Roman Candle®

Size

Price: $23.99

Features

Characteristics

Plant Needs

The Roman Candle® Podocarpus brings elegance and durability together in one reliable shrub. Its eye-catching variegated foliage emerges in shades of white to light green before maturing to a rich, glossy green. With an upright, columnar habit, Roman Candle reaches 10–15 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, making it an excellent choice for hedges, narrow privacy plantings, or as a vertical accent in the garden.

This podocarpus is a tough performer, thriving in full sun to part shade and tolerating heat, humidity, and urban conditions. It also resists deer, pests, and disease, making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners who want beauty without extra effort. Evergreen foliage ensures year-round presence, keeping landscapes polished in every season.

Why We Love It

At Creekside, we love shrubs that deliver structure and style with almost no fuss, and Roman Candle does just that. Its upright form is perfect for tight spaces, while the luminous variegated new growth adds a touch of brightness. Combine its durability with its refined look, and you have a plant that works as hard as it shines.

Characteristics

Plant Type:

Shrub

Garden Height:

10 - 15 Feet

Spread:

3 - 4 Feet

Foliage Colors:

Green, White

Habit:

Upright

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:

Full Sun, Part Shade

Hardiness Zones:

10a, 10b, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Water Category:

Medium

Uses:

Accent, Coastal, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Planting

Maintenance Notes

  • Best in full sun to part shade.
  • Adaptable to a wide range of soils; prefers well-drained soil.
  • Water regularly during establishment; moderate needs once mature.
  • Fertilize yearly in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Prune or shape lightly in early spring before new growth, if desired.
  • Hardy to USDA Zones 7b–10b (approx. 5°F to 10°F).

Uses Notes

  • Excellent for hedges or narrow privacy plantings.
  • Strong vertical accent shrub for foundations or mixed borders.
  • Works well in containers for patios and entries.
  • Suitable for coastal plantings thanks to heat and salt tolerance.
  • Effective in mass plantings for structured, evergreen presence.

The Roman Candle® Podocarpus brings elegance and durability together in one reliable shrub. Its eye-catching variegated foliage emerges in shades of white to light green before maturing to a rich, glossy green. With an upright, columnar habit, Roman Candle reaches 10–15 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, making it an excellent choice for hedges, narrow privacy plantings, or as a vertical accent in the garden.

This podocarpus is a tough performer, thriving in full sun to part shade and tolerating heat, humidity, and urban conditions. It also resists deer, pests, and disease, making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners who want beauty without extra effort. Evergreen foliage ensures year-round presence, keeping landscapes polished in every season.

Why We Love It

At Creekside, we love shrubs that deliver structure and style with almost no fuss, and Roman Candle does just that. Its upright form is perfect for tight spaces, while the luminous variegated new growth adds a touch of brightness. Combine its durability with its refined look, and you have a plant that works as hard as it shines.

Plant Type:

Shrub

Garden Height:

10 - 15 Feet

Spread:

3 - 4 Feet

Foliage Colors:

Green, White

Habit:

Upright

Light Requirement:

Full Sun, Part Shade

Hardiness Zones:

10a, 10b, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Water Category:

Medium

Uses:

Accent, Coastal, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Planting

Maintenance Notes

  • Best in full sun to part shade.
  • Adaptable to a wide range of soils; prefers well-drained soil.
  • Water regularly during establishment; moderate needs once mature.
  • Fertilize yearly in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Prune or shape lightly in early spring before new growth, if desired.
  • Hardy to USDA Zones 7b–10b (approx. 5°F to 10°F).

Uses Notes

  • Excellent for hedges or narrow privacy plantings.
  • Strong vertical accent shrub for foundations or mixed borders.
  • Works well in containers for patios and entries.
  • Suitable for coastal plantings thanks to heat and salt tolerance.
  • Effective in mass plantings for structured, evergreen presence.

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