Botanical name | Podocarpus henkelii |
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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 | |
Categories | |
Common name(s) | Henkel's yellowwood |
Origin | |
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. |
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) |
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.
Family: –
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: poe-doe-KAR-hen-kell-i
Podocarpus henkelii requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This tree has dense foliage with dark green leaves on closely arranged horizontal branches.