Afrocarpus falcatus

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South African Fern Pine

 
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Description

Soft, narrow, pointed leaves on graceful arching branches characterizes this plant. The foliage is light green, and the plant can be used as a handsome individual specimen, and a clipped screen. This tree attains a height from 20 to 60 feet tall.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Espalier

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Foundation, Indoor, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Street Tree

 

Special Uses

Container, Hedge, Screen

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).