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| Category: Tree |
| Family: Podocarpaceae (Podocarps) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Insignificant |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Height: 40-50 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Podocarpus latifolius (Yellowwood) - An upright narrow growing evergreen tree that grows to 100 feet tall in its natural habitat but is rarely seen much more than 40 feet as a garden tree. 1 1/2 inch long linear leaves are covered with a bluish-gray powder which rubs off to expose the green underneath. Often the foliage covers the plant in an upright spire of growth but with age the beautiful trunk, with peeling bark is exposed. Plant in sun or part shade with regular watering. This tree grows in the Sudan and down in the Knysna forest in the Southern Cape area of South Africa. Its wood was used extensively for the floors and ceilings in older Cape of South Africa houses.
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.
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