Are Podocarpus Trees Messy

The inconspicuous flowers are followed by fleshy, purple, small, edible fruits (very good to eat) on female trees which are quite attractive to birds but not really messy on sidewalks or pavement.

What does a Podocarpus tree look like?

Podocarpus species are evergreen shrubs or trees, usually from 1 to 25 m (3 to 82 ft) tall, known to reach 40 m (130 ft) at times. The cones have two to five fused cone scales, which form a fleshy, berry-like, brightly coloured receptacle at maturity.

How tall does Podocarpus grow?

The Podocarpus yew pine, shrubby yew, or better yet, Podocarpus macrophyllus, is a large shrub to small tree. Plants can achieve 8 to 10 feet (2-3 m.) in height with an upright, slightly pyramidal form and finely textured, slender evergreen leaves that are very resistant to deer damage.