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Podocarpus henkelii

by Johan Wentzel

Podocarpus henkelii
Common Name
Henkel's yellowwood
Plant Type
Tree
Podocarpus henkelii is one of our best-known indigenous trees and has long narrow, dark green leaves that droop. With its lovely drooping habit it makes a good container plant and a great Christmas tree. A fairly fast grower.
Plant Description

Evergreen, Henkel’s yellowwood has bright green to bluish long, narrow, green leaves that are spirally arranged at the end of branchlets.  The tree has a drooping habit with dense, glossy foliage and although it can grow to a height of up to 20 m in nature, it is considerably smaller when cultivated.

Podocarpus henkelii is fairly hardy and can tolerate mild frost while being moderately sensitive to drought conditions. Ideally, Podocarpus henkelii prefers moist conditions and will thrive when planted in full sun in deep, sandy soil which is kept well mulched and watered.

If you are looking for an indigenous Christmas tree, Podocarpus henkelii is an excellent choice.  The tree has a typical pyramid shape and the branches are strong enough to hold decorations. This elegant tree is also highly ornamental and looks lovely when planted as a single specimen, or as an informal screen or hedge.  The tree can be utilised as a formal avenue tree and will do equally well when planted in a container – ideal as a living Christmas tree! Podocarpus henkelii can become quite tall - make sure it is planted in the correct spot. It is a lovely accent tree.

In general, the Podocarpus family is known as South Africa’s national tree.  Podocarpus henkelii is one of the most popular conifers that will offer continuous interest all year around, in your garden.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Henkel se geelhout
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Brown
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
>10m
Region
Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
Habitat
Forest
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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