Outeniqua Yellowwood

Afrocarpus Falcatus

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Overview

The Outeniqua yellowwood (Afrocarpus falcatus) is a majestic evergreen, native to South Africa. A slow-growing conifer, it reaches up to 100 feet with a trunk diameter of 3 feet. Its elegant, arching branches sport lustrous, dark green needles, and it bears fleshy, purple fruits. Ideal as a specimen tree, it provides height and grandeur, prefers well-drained soils, and thrives in USDA zones 9-11. Perfect for stately gardens and large landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean

Outeniqua Yellowwood (Afrocarpus Falcatus) — The Outeniqua yellowwood (Afrocarpus falcatus) is a majestic evergreen, native to South Africa

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height: 50–60 Ft.
Mature width: 6–10 Ft.

Classification

Family: Podocarpaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Outeniqua Yellowwood (Afrocarpus Falcatus) — The Outeniqua yellowwood (Afrocarpus falcatus) is a majestic evergreen, native to South Africa; it provides height

Outeniqua Yellowwood (Afrocarpus Falcatus) — conifer / tree for full or half

Outeniqua Yellowwood (Afrocarpus Falcatus) — A slow-growing conifer, it reaches up to 100 feet with a trunk diameter of 3 feet; often reaching up to 90 feet

Outeniqua Yellowwood (Afrocarpus Falcatus) — Its elegant, arching branches sport lustrous, dark green needles, and it bears fleshy, purple fruits; though

Outeniqua Yellowwood (Afrocarpus Falcatus) — it provides height and grandeur; conifer / tree for full or half

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