Does everyone like podocarpus for a border plant?

[MarkD]

Thanks for the viewpoint. Not really off topic; my Q on podocarpus in part related to the plant's characteristic of blocking out landscapes. Many viewpoints on this open topic.

Yes the stream vents area near the Opihikao turnoff (top of hill) used to be heavily visited. The area had a unique natural beauty 25 years ago. Not so much evident anymore with the overgrowth. (Are the vents still heavily visited? Think I saw a no trespassing sign a while back.)