Podocarpus henkelii | Henkel's yellowwood tree for sale | Henkel-se-geelhout

Henkel’s yellowwood is quite frost hardy but is not drought tolerant. It is a slow growing, evergreen tree. Podocarpus (genus name recently changed to Afrocarpus) henkelli distinguishes between male and female trees. Only the latter bears fruit. Henkel’s yellowwood has dark green, linear, drooping leaves. In an open space (in contrast to a forest habitat) Podocarpus henkelii has a compact growth form. Plant a row of Henkel’s yellowwood as a screen or use it as a focal point in the garden. It will grow in a large container but requires proper care.

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