Sarasota County · USDA Zone 9b
Podocarpus Hedges in Venice, 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 Venice
Venice is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, and podocarpus hedges require a minimum of Zone 8b. Podocarpus Hedges are an excellent choice for Venice, your zone is well above the minimum requirement, so these plants will thrive here year-round with minimal cold protection.
Growing Podocarpus Hedges in Venice
Venice is USDA Zone 9b, warmer on Venice Island and along the Intracoastal than in South Venice and inland toward I-75. Most winters pass without a hard freeze, but a light frost is possible away from the water, so we lean on cold-hardy palms and hedges here. Plantings on the island and Casey Key also need to handle salt spray and Gulf wind.
We plant podocarpus hedges across Venice, including these neighborhoods:
Podocarpus Prices Delivered to Venice
Straight from our current catalog (served by our Sarasota and Bradenton 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 Venice
Podocarpus Delivery & Installation in Venice
We deliver and install podocarpus hedges throughout Venice and Sarasota County. We deliver and install in Venice, South Venice, Nokomis and Osprey, including ZIP codes 34285, 34292, 34293, 34275 and 34229. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Podocarpus Hedges in Venice
Do podocarpus hedges grow well in Venice, FL?+
Yes. Venice 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 Venice?+
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 Venice?+
The most-planted varieties in Venice 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 Venice, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, podocarpus hedges throughout Venice and Sarasota 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 Venice?+
In Venice, 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.