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Long- Leafed Yellowwood

Podocarpus Henkelii

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Overview

The Long-Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus henkelii) is a graceful evergreen with an elegant, upright form, reaching heights of 10-30 ft. Its attractive, dark green, glossy leaves are long and slender, arranged in a dense, weeping pattern. This slow-growing, low-maintenance South African native is ideal for screening and as a specimen in residential landscapes. Prefers well-drained soils and full to partial sun; hardy to USDA Zone 9.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–10Type Conifer, Shrub, TreeClimate Subtropical
Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — it is most attractive when allowed to develop naturally.<br><br>The Long-Leafed Yellowwood is, image 40

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Shrub, Tree
Family
Podocarpaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — pyramidal to columnar growth habit.<br><br>This evergreen species features long
Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — Its attractive, dark green, glossy leaves are long and slender, arranged in a dense, weeping pattern; and
Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — Podocarpus henkelii thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11; somewhat weeping appearance
Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — adding to the tree's visual interest.<br><br>Ideal as a specimen tree or for creating privacy, image 34
Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — It prefers well-drained soils, moderate watering, and can adapt to partial shade or full sun exposure; and
Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — scientifically known as Podocarpus henkelii
Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — Often chosen for its graceful form and lush foliage, it serves as a focal point in many landscape designs; and
Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — Often chosen for its graceful form and lush foliage, it serves as a focal point in many landscape designs
Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — conifer / shrub / tree for full or half or shade
Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — which makes it easy to maintain
Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — is an elegant and striking conifer native to South Africa
Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — The Long-Leafed Yellowwood; and though it tolerates pruning
Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — Podocarpus henkelii thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11
Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — and though it tolerates pruning
Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — adding to the tree's visual interest.<br><br>Ideal as a specimen tree or for creating privacy screens
Long- Leafed Yellowwood (Podocarpus Henkelii) — is an elegant and striking conifer native to South Africa; somewhat weeping appearance
Podocarpus Henkelii
Podocarpus Henkelii
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