Afrocarpus gracilior
FERN PINE, WEEPING PODOCARPUS
Podocarpaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen conifer

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: Tropical Africa

Other Botanical Names: Decussocarpus gracilior, Podocarpus gracilior

Other Common Names: East African Yellow Wood, African Fern Pine

 
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Afrocarpus gracilior
FERN PINE, WEEPING PODOCARPUS
Podocarpaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen conifer

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: dark green; light green new leaves

Ornamental Fruit: yellow-orange


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, formal & contemporary designs

Uses: formal screen, espalier, street tree, shade tree, windbreak

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: easy






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