Hillsborough County · USDA Zone 9b
Podocarpus Hedges in Brandon, FL
A versatile, cold-hardy hedge that works throughout Florida. Fine-textured foliage shapes beautifully and grows in sun or shade.
About Podocarpus Hedges
A versatile, cold-hardy hedge that works throughout Florida. Fine-textured foliage shapes beautifully and grows in sun or shade.
USDA Zone Compatibility in Brandon
Brandon is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, and podocarpus hedges require a minimum of Zone 8b. Podocarpus Hedges are an excellent choice for Brandon, your zone is well above the minimum requirement, so these plants will thrive here year-round with minimal cold protection.
Growing Podocarpus Hedges in Brandon
Brandon is USDA Zone 9b and sits well inland, so it sees more frost nights than Tampa's bayfront and the occasional hard freeze in a cold year. Cold-hardy palms like Queen, Sylvester, Pindo and Mule are the smart choice, with tender tropicals kept to protected spots near the house. With no salt exposure, hardy hedges and flowering trees like Ligustrum, Viburnum and Crape Myrtle do very well here.
We plant podocarpus hedges across Brandon, including these neighborhoods:
Podocarpus Prices Delivered to Brandon
Straight from our current catalog (served by our Tampa Bay team). Delivered is the plant dropped at your property, delivery fee by zone plus sales tax. Delivered and planted is our crew planting it, no sales tax. Delivery is included in the planted price in Cape Coral, North Fort Myers and Pine Island. Planted orders carry a trip charge elsewhere: $100 in Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres and the beaches, $200 in Estero and Bonita Springs, $350 in Naples, Marco Island and Charlotte County, quoted by county from Sarasota to Tampa Bay.
| Size | Delivered | Delivered & planted |
|---|---|---|
| Podocarpus, 3 Gallon | $12 | $25 |
| Podocarpus, 7 Gallon | $35 | $50 |
| Podocarpus, 15 Gallon | $85 | $110 |
Popular Podocarpus Varieties for Brandon
Podocarpus Delivery & Installation in Brandon
We deliver and install podocarpus hedges throughout Brandon and Hillsborough County. We deliver and install in Brandon, Valrico and Seffner, including ZIP codes 33510, 33511, 33594, 33596 and 33584. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Podocarpus Hedges in Brandon
Do podocarpus hedges grow well in Brandon, FL?+
Yes. Brandon is in USDA Zone 9b, and podocarpus hedges need a minimum of Zone 8b. A versatile, cold-hardy hedge that works throughout Florida. Fine-textured foliage shapes beautifully and grows in sun or shade.
How much does it cost to install a podocarpus in Brandon?+
Our catalog prices for podocarpus hedges run $12 delivered for the smallest size we stock up to $110 delivered and planted for the largest, plus the trip charge outside Cape Coral. Send your list and ZIP for a written price by text, or call (239) 799-5594.
What are the best podocarpus varieties for Brandon?+
The most-planted varieties in Brandon include Podocarpus macrophyllus, Weeping Podocarpus. We help you pick the right one based on your yard size, sun exposure, and design goals.
Do you deliver podocarpus hedges to Brandon, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, podocarpus hedges throughout Brandon and Hillsborough County. Stock plants usually go out in 2 to 3 business days, field-grown palms in 7 to 10 days. $500 minimum per order.
When is the best time to plant podocarpus hedges in Brandon?+
In Brandon, the ideal planting window is October through April when temperatures are mild and root establishment is fastest. Podocarpus Hedges can be planted year-round in Zone 9b with consistent watering during the first 90 days.