Afrocarpus elongatus

Afrocarpus elongatus

Common Names

Breede River Yellowwood (english)Breêriviergeelhout (afrikaans)

Taxonomy

Family PODOCARPACEAE
Genus Afrocarpus
Species elongatus
SA Plant Number 15
Basionym Afrocarpus elongatus

Description

Afrocarpus elongatus (= Podocarpus elongatus) is the smallest of the Yellowwood trees and is very hardy and evergreen.

It has attractive narrow, blue-green leaves and is slow growing.

The female cones develop into fleshy, bright red, edible fruits with 1 or 2 seeds that mature rapidly. (Male and female cones on separate trees.) Cones are visible on the trees from January to May.

A beautiful tree ideal for a small garden. Plant in shade or semi-shade and well-drained soil with plenty of compost. Makes an excellent container plant and is the only Yellowwood suitable for a small garden.

Size 3 to 6m

Wildlife

Fruit for birds: Birds eat the fleshy red fruit that forms on the female tree when it is ripe.

Uses

Landscaping: Suitable for small gardens (the only Yellowwood Tree suitable for a small garden) Excellent container plant

Distribution

Western Cape

Natural Habitat Along rivers and streams, Rugged Mountainsides  

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