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Products > Afrocarpus gracilior   Afrocarpus gracilior - African Fern Pine      Habit and Cultural Information Category: Tree Family: Podocarpaceae (Podocarps) Origin: Africa, East (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Insignificant Bloomtime: Not Significant Synonyms: [Podocarpus gracilior] Height: 40-60 feet Width: 20-40 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Afrocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine) - A dense, graceful evergreen tree with pendulous branches that are heavily clothed in 2-3 inch long, narrow leaves. Purplish blue fruits are produced at branch ends. Grows to 60 feet tall. Plant in sun or part shade and water regularly. Long cultivated in gardens in the US under the name Podocarpus gracilior but the valid name of this plant is now considered to be Afrocarpus gracilior.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]