Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine)

Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine) Details

Podocarpus gracilior, commonly known as the African Fern Pine, is a medium sized, slow growing tree renowned for its foliage. It carries soft, weeping, deep green foliage held on rigid branches. It typically grows to 20 m tall and 10 m wide but can easily be contained with trimming. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of mild drought, coastal environments, wind, and frost. In NZ gardens Podocarpus gracilior makes a lovely shade tree, specimen, screen, or hedge. It also suits being included in a mixed planting in a large garden and or being used in an avenue planting.