Pinellas County · USDA Zone 10a
Podocarpus Hedges in St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and podocarpus hedges require a minimum of Zone 8b. Podocarpus Hedges are an excellent choice for St. Petersburg, your zone is well above the minimum requirement, so these plants will thrive here year-round with minimal cold protection.
Growing Podocarpus Hedges in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is USDA Zone 10a, surrounded by Tampa Bay and the Gulf, which is why the city can grow Foxtail Palms, Clusia and other tropicals that struggle a few miles inland. Hard freezes are rare, though a cold snap can nip tender plants in the interior neighborhoods away from the water. On the beaches and along the bay, salt spray and wind are the bigger challenge, and we plant material that handles both.
We plant podocarpus hedges across St. Petersburg, including these neighborhoods:
Podocarpus Prices Delivered to St. Petersburg
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 St. Petersburg
Podocarpus Delivery & Installation in St. Petersburg
We deliver and install podocarpus hedges throughout St. Petersburg and Pinellas County. We deliver and install throughout St. Petersburg, including ZIP codes 33701, 33702, 33703, 33704, 33705, 33707, 33710, 33712 and 33713, plus St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island 33706. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Podocarpus Hedges in St. Petersburg
Do podocarpus hedges grow well in St. Petersburg, FL?+
Yes. St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?+
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 St. Petersburg?+
The most-planted varieties in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, podocarpus hedges throughout St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?+
In St. Petersburg, 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.