Buddhist pine
Podocarpus macrophylla

Location: 41051 Mission Blvd.
District: Mission San Jose
Native to: Asia
Tree type: other?
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Evergreen gymnosperm native to Japan and southern China in Asia. Long dark green needles with new growth a lighter color, dark green plum-sized seed, and brown rough bark. Mature trees to 40' with moderate spread.

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