Podocarpus henkelii |
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Long-leafed Yellowwood |
Description
This handsome evergreen tree will grow 30'-50' high and 15'-20' wide. It has beautiful drooping, shiny, green foliage year-round. Leaves are slightly crescent-shaped, 5'-7' long when young, shorter when plant matures. It makes an attractive container plant.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Ranch, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Foundation, Indoor, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Container, Shade Tree, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.