Southern Living Roman Candle Podocarpus Shrub

An easy-care evergreen with stunning new growthThis remarkable shrub brings a striking touch to any landscape with its variegated foliage, featuring fresh white to light green new growth. Its evergreen nature ensures that it maintains its lush appearance year-round, making it a fantastic choice for hedges or as eye-catching accents. With a tough disposition, this shrub stands resilient against pests, diseases, and even deer, plus it thrives in full sun and heat, proving it can withstand challenging conditions while looking beautiful.With an upright, slender growth habit, this low-care shrub fits beautifully into tight spaces, including along entryways, beside patios, or as a narrow privacy hedge. Its naturally tidy form reduces the need for frequent pruning, allowing you to enjoy a clean, refined look with minimal upkeep. Whether used as a structured hedge or a vertical accent plant, this evergreen delivers strong visual impact without demanding constant attention.About Southern Living: The Southern Living Plant Collection was created to bring gardeners plants that truly thrive in real-world landscapes. Each variety is carefully selected and rigorously tested to ensure it performs beautifully—especially in challenging Southern conditions like heat and humidity. Since its introduction in 2008, the collection has focused on offering reliable, solution-driven plants with outstanding color, form, and durability, so you can garden with confidence and enjoy lasting results.