Pinellas County · USDA Zone 10a
Podocarpus Hedges in Clearwater, 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 Clearwater
Clearwater is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and podocarpus hedges require a minimum of Zone 8b. Podocarpus Hedges are an excellent choice for Clearwater, your zone is well above the minimum requirement, so these plants will thrive here year-round with minimal cold protection.
Growing Podocarpus Hedges in Clearwater
Clearwater is USDA Zone 10a along the beach and the Intracoastal, with the Gulf holding winter lows a few degrees above inland Pinellas and Pasco. Frost is uncommon near the water, but neighborhoods east toward Countryside, Safety Harbor and the interior of Palm Harbor can see a cold night or two, so we place tender tropicals with care. Beach and bayfront lots need salt-tolerant, wind-tolerant plants, which is where Sabal Palms, Clusia and Bougainvillea shine.
We plant podocarpus hedges across Clearwater, including these neighborhoods:
Podocarpus Prices Delivered to Clearwater
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 Clearwater
Podocarpus Delivery & Installation in Clearwater
We deliver and install podocarpus hedges throughout Clearwater and Pinellas County. We deliver and install in Clearwater, Dunedin, Safety Harbor and Palm Harbor, including ZIP codes 33755, 33756, 33759, 33761, 33763, 33767, 34698, 34695, 34683 and 34684. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Podocarpus Hedges in Clearwater
Do podocarpus hedges grow well in Clearwater, FL?+
Yes. Clearwater is in USDA Zone 10a, 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 Clearwater?+
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 Clearwater?+
The most-planted varieties in Clearwater 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 Clearwater, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, podocarpus hedges throughout Clearwater and Pinellas 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 Clearwater?+
In Clearwater, 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 10a with consistent watering during the first 90 days.