Podocarpus henkelii

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Long- Leafed Yellow-wood

  
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Norman's Nursery/Sortomme

 

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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • 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:

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