TreeBook: Tree Species Indigenous to Southern Africa, indexed by Scientific name.
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Podocarpus latifolius
Real Yellowwood | Evergreen tree | Attracts fruit eating birds | South Africa's national tree | Oubaai Golf Estate
Gardening ideas
Suitable for a large garden. Screening up to 10m. Form Podocarpus latifolius by pruning to create a focal point in a small garden
Podocarpus latifolius
Real yellowwood
Opregte geelhout
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It is mildly sensitive ( min. temperature is -0.5C)
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It will grow in soil type:
well-drained, compost rich
Medium: 12m high; 8m crown
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Mature size?
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Plant in container?
yes
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It's leaf growth is
evergreen
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It's growth rate is
slow
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It's roots are
non-aggressive
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It's drought tolerance?
Needs much water
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Sexes?
Separate male and female trees
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Birds?
Fruit eaters
up to 10m
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Screening value?
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Flowers?
inconspicuous
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Value to game?
no value