Glacier Bay Fern Pine

Glacier Bay Fern Pine

10 Gallon
$299.00
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Glacier Bay Fern Pine

Podocarpus 'Glacier Bay'

Vibrant Lime-Green New Growth • Dense, Compact Pyramidal Form • Reported Improved Cold Hardiness

$299.00
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Description

The Glacier Bay Fern Pine is a distinctive, cold-hardier selection that adds unique foliage color to the landscape. Its new growth emerges a striking lime-green to chartreuse, creating a bright accent, before maturing to a cool blue-gray green. This color contrast, combined with its dense, upright pyramidal form and fine texture, makes it a standout specimen or hedge for gardeners seeking something different from the standard green or blue varieties.

  • Notable for its color-changing foliage: new growth is vibrant lime-green, maturing to a cool blue-gray green.

  • Forms a dense, upright, pyramidal shrub or small tree, more compact than the species.

  • Reported to have improved cold tolerance compared to other fern pines.

  • Shares the same drought tolerance and low-maintenance characteristics.

  • The bright new growth provides excellent seasonal color interest in spring and summer.

  • Effective as a colorful specimen, hedge, or container plant.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Lance-shaped, flat, gray-green leaves with thick, textured appearance.Habit: Slender, upright pyramidal form; can be maintained as shrub or small tree.Bark: Attractive smooth gray bark on mature specimens
  • Mature Height: 15-25 ft
  • Mature Width: 15-25 ft
  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:Excellent drought tolerance once established.Deer and pest resistant.Low maintenance requirements.Adaptable to various light conditions.Tolerates urban pollution
  • Landscape Uses: Privacy screens and hedges.Container plantings.Specimen tree for small spaces.Foundation plantings.Formal or informal gardens

Faqs

Q: How do I encourage the bright new growth?
A: The lime-green color is a natural characteristic of new foliage. To promote flushes of new growth, you can apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and ensure the plant has adequate water during active growth periods. Light pruning can also stimulate new shoots.

Q: Is its care different from the green Fern Pine?
A: No, its cultural requirements are identical. It needs full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil, and deep but infrequent watering once established. Its main difference is its ornamental foliage color.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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