Podocarpus henkelii (Henkel's yellowwood)

Botanical name: Podocarpus henkelii
Common name(s): Henkel's yellowwood
Categories: Trees

Plant description:

The most attractive of the yellowwoods. Dense foliage with dark green leaves on closely arranged horizontal branches. Suitable for tub planting, but can grow huge. Relatively slow growing.

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Synonym: –

Botanical Pronunciation: poe-doe-KAR-hen-kell-i

Podocarpus henkelii requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
Additional Information

Botanical name	Podocarpus henkelii
Plant Care	Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa.
Size	20-40 m * 5 m
Categories	Trees
Common name(s)	Henkel's yellowwood
Origin	Southern Africa
Foliage	This tree has dense foliage with dark green leaves on closely arranged horizontal branches.
Uses in landscape design	Suitable for tub planting, but can grow huge. Indigenous gadening (South Africa)
Growth rate	Slow to Moderate
Interesting info	This specimen is the most attractive of the yellowwoods.
Other languages	Henkel-se-geelhout (A) Umsonti (Z, X)

This tree has dense foliage with dark green leaves on closely arranged horizontal branches.

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Podocarpus henkelii (Henkel's yellowwood)