Icee Blue®Yellow Wood

Icee Blue Yellow Wood

5 Gallon
$99.00
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Icee Blue®Yellow Wood
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Icee Blue Yellow Wood

Podocarpus elonqatus Icee Blue

Unique Silvery-Blue Fern-Like Foliage • Drought & Heat Tolerant • Fast-Growing for Color Impact

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Bay Area–Based Nursery

We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

The Icee Blue Fern Pine is a stunning color breakthrough, prized for its cool, silvery-blue foliagethat adds a sophisticated, year-round cool-toned accent to the landscape. Unlike the common green form, this selection offers a dense, pyramidal habit draped in soft, fern-like blue-gray leaves. It's exceptionally heat and drought-tolerant once established, making it a resilient and eye-catching choice for a specimen, screen, or large container in sunny, warm climates.

  • Distinguished by its unique silvery-blue to blue-gray, fern-like foliage, providing exceptional color contrast.

  • Grows with a dense, pyramidal to rounded form with gracefully weeping branchlets.

  • Highly drought and heat tolerant, making it an excellent water-wise choice for California and similar climates.

  • Fast-growing compared to many Podocarpus, reaching 15-25 feet.

  • Works beautifully as a specimen tree, pruned into a hedge, or trained as an espalier.

  • The cool foliage color is most pronounced in full sun.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Foliage: Steel-blue flattened needles with chartreuse new growth,Form: Naturally dense pyramidal form with weeping branch tips,Bark: Cinnamon-brown exfoliating texture
  • Mature Height: 15-25 ft
  • Mature Width: 15-25 ft
  • Growth Rate: Slow (6-10"/year)
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:Striking bi-color foliage,Exceptional drought tolerance,Deer resistant,Urban pollution tolerant,Low maintenance
  • Landscape Uses:Specimen accent tree,Formal privacy screens,Xeriscape focal points,Asian-inspired gardens,Container topiaries
FAQs

Q: Does it keep its blue color in shade?
A: The blue color is best and most intense in full sun. In partial to full shade, the foliage will tend to be more greenish-blue or gray-green.

Q: Is it messy?
A: It is relatively clean. Like other fern pines, it may drop some foliage and small fruiting structures, but it is not considered a messy tree. Its non-invasive roots are also a bonus.

Browse online or get recommendations

Shop by collection, or message us with photos and measurements of your space for tailored suggestions.

Place your order & schedule delivery

Choose your trees and preferred delivery window. Most Bay Area orders are delivered within about 10 business days, depending on routing and weather.

We deliver carefully to your property

Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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