The real yellowwood is one of South Africa 's most valued timber trees and also South Africa 's National Tree.
Lance-shaped, dark blue-green leaves are spirally arranged on stiff upright branches on this large, slow-growing tree. Grows about 0.3m per year.
Often used as a screening plant due to its dense foliage.
Makes an excellent Christmas tree. Can tolerate periods indoors. Great in pots.
Good coastal tolerance. Evergreen and indegenous.
Botanical Name | Podocarpus Latifolius |
Growth Expectancy
|
20m H x 6m W
|
Position
|
Sun
|
Water Smart | No |
Indigenous | Yes |