Nageia nagi, Asian Bayberry

   USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8b Native Range: East Asia Soil: Well drained, mid to low pH..  Light: Full sun to light shade Height in the Garden: Up to 60', but is slow growing. Attributes: Broadleaf evergreen conifer in the podocarpus family. Sports lustrous, broad foliage and has a tropical appearance. Develops beautiful bark with age. Notes: Asian Bayberry is an unusual, highly collectible conifer that should have a place in the garden of any rare plant fancier. It checks many boxes, lustrous foliage, rarity, tropical appearance, a modicum of cold tolerance, coniferous and not readily available. Uses: Collector plant, specimen tree.