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Podocarpus gracilior

African Fern Pine, East African Yellowwood, Fern Podocarpus, Podocarpus gracilior Hedge, Afrocarpus gracilior, Fern Pine

Podocarpus gracilior, commonly known as the African Fern Pine, Fern Podocarpus, 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. 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.

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The average plant height is 190cm.
$299.92
The average plant height is 220cm.
$343.89

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Trees
Height:20.00 m
Spread:10.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Avenues, Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Coastal, Formal, Mediterranean
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asAfrican Fern Pine, East African Yellowwood, Fern Podocarpus, Podocarpus gracilior Hedge, Afrocarpus gracilior, Fern Pine
Sku12221

Podocarpus gracilior Details

Podocarpus gracilior, commonly known as the African Fern Pine, Fern Podocarpus, 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. 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.

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