Botanical Name: Podocarpus henkelii
Common Name: Long-leafed yellow-wood
Type of Plant: Conifer: Shrub/ Sm. Tree
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape erect, ascending branch structure forming a columnar shape. Younger trees tend to be quite full from the ground up.
Height to 12’
Spread 4’ to 6’
Growth Rate Slow to Moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure Outdoor full sun to part shade.
Soil tolerates most soils; good drainage is essential.
Hardiness Zones 8, 9, 14-24
 
Morphology:
Leaves modified needle; linear, 5” to 7” long, 1/3” wide; typically bright green.
Flowers dioecious: staminate male “flower” catkins to about 1” long, pistillate female “flowers” are oval to 1/2” long.
Fruit drupe-like; 3/8” in diameter, glaucous, green; poisonous
 
Propagation:
seed, semi-hardwood cuttings, hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
good in drought tolerant landscapes, on slopes, as a small patio tree, hedges, screens, and narrow planters; good in formal to informal landscapes.
 
Landscape Care:
Watering once established, requires only occasional, deep soakings to maintain optimum appearance.
Fertilizing balanced in spring; correct for chlorosis.
Pruning Prune or shear to maintain columnar shape or hedge; hand pruning is best
Pests/Diseases scale, mealybugs, aphids
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Southern Africa
Family: Podocarpaceae

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