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Podocarpus henkelii
Also Known As
- African Pine
- Henkel's Yellowwood
- Long Leafed Yellowwood Pine
- Yellowwood Pine
Plant type
tree, conifer
size
- H: 25'-40'
- W: 15'-25'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Podocarpus henkelii plant details
Podocarpus henkelii is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. and green and yellow fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Podocarpus henkelii
- Plant type: conifer tree
- Plant family: podocarpaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 25 FT - 40 FT - tall
- Uses: columnar, exotic
GROWING CONDITIONS for Podocarpus henkelii
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Podocarpus henkelii
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Podocarpus henkelii plant
How to Grow Podocarpus henkelii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- birds
Fruit
- yellow
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6'-8'
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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