Identification: Podocarpus - is it P. macrophyllus?

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  1. wcutler

    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Is there any reason to think this group of four trees planted at an apartment building in Waikiki is anything but Podocarpus macrophyllus?

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    Seed cones, pollen cones, buds from a male tree
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Certainly look like Podocarpus macrophyllus to me.
     
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Thanks, Michael. I saw so many species listed, with photos that all looked the same to me, I had no idea if I should have been thinking of something else.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Lots of species yes, but very few that are hardy in the Vancouver area, so that reduces the options markedly.
     
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Sorry. Waikiki is in Hawaii, lots more options. While I'm correcting things, I saw these yesterday and it's three trees.
    I'm pretty sure I saw ones with smaller leaves, otherwise similar appearance, was too dark at the time to photograph them.
     
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    P. macrophyllus maki produces smaller leaves.
     
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Thanks, Ron - two answers in one, and I didn't even have to post the photos for the other.
     
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    Do I get gum?
     

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