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    Afrocarpus falcatus [UCSC95.340]

    Also Known As

    • Decussocarpus falcatus
    • Nageia falcata
    • Podocarpus falcatus [UCSC95.340]
    • Taxus falcata
    • False Yellowwood
    • Outeniqua Yellowwood
    • Sickle-leaved Yellowwood

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 30'-80'
    • W: 15'-50'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Afrocarpus falcatus [UCSC95.340] plant details

    Afrocarpus falcatus [UCSC95.340] is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. and yellow fruit. Attracts bats and birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Afrocarpus falcatus [UCSC95.340]

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: podocarpaceae, taxaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 50 FT - wide, 30 FT - 80 FT - tall
    Uses: cascading, christmas tree, distinctive bark, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Afrocarpus falcatus [UCSC95.340]

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is one of the largest and most special trees from southern Africa, as well as one of the largest growing members of the Podocarpaceae family. Although it can reach 180' in the wild after hundreds of years, it is usually seen in gardens as a slightly irregular yet tidy tree to 30 - 50' tall with conical form and billowy masses of soft green foliage. On older trees you may get smooth, flaky peeling bark. It is very easily grown in sun or shade. This clone of A. falcatus was noted to have thriven at the J.C. Raulston Arboretum, growing to an impressive tree size in zone 7 North Carolina. It sounds exciting, but we have to admit that hasn't exactly translated to great performance for us in the Pacific Northwest as our plants had some damage when the temperature dropped below 20°F. Whatever, we thought it was worth a shot. If your garden is sheltered be really adventurous, or else try it as a beautiful and trouble-free container plant.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    A graceful podocarp reaching large tree size in the highlands of the eastern South African Drakensberg range and a medium grower -- to 30' or so at least so far -- in our Western gardens. As the South African podocarps have never been thought to be the most frost hardy creatures in the world, I was surprised to find this successful (until removed by chain saw) at the JC Raulston Arboretum in USDA zone 7 in North Carolina. The thin stemmed, upright tree, with somewhat weeping branches and almost bamboo-like, narrow curving foliage, provides much grace for specimen or background planting in the garden. Though somewhat tolerant of drought, prefers regular irrigation to keep from becoming spindly. Full sun to medium shade, average fertility and drainage. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8, possibly 7 if in North Carolina. [UCSC95.340]

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Afrocarpus falcatus [UCSC95.340] plant

    How to Grow Afrocarpus falcatus [UCSC95.340]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bats
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • yellow

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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