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Podocarpus elongatus

Family: Podocarpaceae (Yellowwood family)

Common names: Breede River Yellowwood (E); Breederivier-geelhout (A);

Native to: Southern Africa
Tree
A magnificent evergreen tree

Podocarpus elongatus

EVERGREEN

FULL SUN

FROST HARDY

MEDIUM WATER REQUIREMENTS

SLOW GROWER

ATTRACTS BIRDS

ATTRACTS INSECTS

AVERAGE SIZE:

5m x 3m
FRUITING TIME:
J F M A M J J A S O N D

Podocarpus elongatus

DESCRIPTION

A small evergreen tree or shrub with a grey bark which peels in longitudinal strips. The grey-green leaves are crowded towards the ends of the branchlets. It bears male and female cones, with the female cones red.

NATURAL HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION
Favours sandy soils along rivers and streams in the Western Cape. Sometimes seen on mountainsides.
LANDSCAPING USES
This is a protected tree in South Africa and the smallest yellowwood of the region. It prefers sandy soil.
GARDEN THEMES
Country, Forest, Formal, Woodland
FOLIAGE
FRUIT

4 responses

  1. Hi Annelise

    Thanks for visiting Plantbook.

    Podocarpus elongatus does not have an aggressive root system but bear in mind that it needs space for the roots to grow to stabilize itself. The recommended distance to plant it from any structure is 2m which should avoid any damage as it reaches maturity.

    Flourish!
    Glenice

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