Podocarpus henkelii |
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Long- Leafed Yellow-wood |
Description
This evergreen tree will grow 30' tall and 15'-20' wide. It has beautiful, drooping, shiny green foliage all year. Leaves can be 5"-7" long when young, shorter when plant matures.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Ranch, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Indoor, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.