African Fern Pine

Afrocarpus Gracilior

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Overview

The African Fern Pine, Afrocarpus gracilior, is an elegant evergreen tree ideal for landscapes requiring vertical accents. It can reach heights up to 50-65 feet with a slender, pyramidal form. The soft, feathery foliage presents a lush green canopy extending 20-30 feet wide. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it tolerates various soils and is drought-resistant once established. Perfect for screens or as a stately specimen, it operates well in urban environments.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — is an elegant evergreen tree ideal for landscapes requiring vertical accents

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Podocarpaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — contributing to its fern-like appearance; thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it tolerates various soils and is, image 52

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — is a distinguished evergreen conifer well-suited for elegant landscape designs; thriving in USDA zones, image 49

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — This graceful tree originates from the higher elevations of Eastern Africa and exhibits a tall; around 2, image 50

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — feathery foliage presents in a dark bluish-green hue; imbuing your garden with life, image 51

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — around 2 to 4 inches long, image 53

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — creating a soft texture that can soften the sterner lines of urban architecture; imbuing your garden, image 54

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — it is relatively low-maintenance; thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it tolerates various soils and is, image 58

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — Once established, it is drought-tolerant, making it a fitting selection for water-conserving landscapes, image 56

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — With a growth rate of 12 to 24 inches per year; imbuing your garden with life, image 57

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — the African Fern Pine prefers well-draining soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade; thriving in, image 55

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — imbuing your garden with life, image 60

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — this tree is a resilient and attractive choice; thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it tolerates various soils, image 61

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — including birds and insects; around 2 to 4 inches long, image 59

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — It can reach heights up to 50-65 feet with a slender, pyramidal form; around 2 to 4 inches long, image 65

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — is an elegant evergreen tree ideal for landscapes requiring vertical accents; thriving in USDA zones, image 64

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — tree for full or half; imbuing your garden with life, image 63

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — adding a graceful elegance to any garden space while supporting local ecosystems; around 2 to 4 inches, image 62

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — scientifically named Afrocarpus gracilior; imbuing your garden with life, image 69

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — The soft, feathery foliage presents a lush green canopy extending 20-30 feet wide; imbuing your garden, image 66

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it tolerates various soils and is drought-resistant once established, image 67

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — Perfect for screens or as a stately specimen, it operates well in urban environments; around 2 to 4, image 68

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — creating a soft texture that can soften the sterner lines of urban architecture; imbuing your garden, image 75

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — contributing to its fern-like appearance; thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it tolerates various soils and is, image 73

African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus Gracilior) — around 2 to 4 inches long, image 74

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