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Clusia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub. Dense, salt-tolerant hedge ideal for South Florida. Low-maintenance, fast-growing.

Leaves are broad, glossy, and slightly waxy. The Clusia is a full-sun plant. It does its best work on open lots, street-facing property lines, pool screens, and yards that get most of the day in direct light. In partial or deep shade.

Maintenance, growth rate, and long-term care

Clusia tends to grow a bit faster in peak growing conditions and takes light pruning to keep its rounded form. It does not need constant shaping to look good.

Podocarpus is a fine-textured evergreen with needle-like foliage and an upright, vertical habit. 

Elegant fine-textured hedge. Ideal for formal gardens and shadier spots throughout Florida.

Podocarpus handles a wider range of light. It still prefers sun, but it holds up under partial shade, near tree canopies, and along the shaded side of a two-story home. 

Maintenance, growth rate, and long-term care

Podocarpus grows slower but takes a clipped line and holds it longer. Owners who want a hedge that looks crisp and architectural between trims usually appreciate how Podocarpus keeps its shape. Owners who want a softer, more natural green wall usually prefer the way Clusia reads without heavy shaping.