Podocarpus henkelii
Henkel's Yellowwood
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Henkel's Yellowwood (Podocarpus henkelii) - Description
Podocarpus henkelii (Henkel's Yellowwood, Afrikaans: Henkel-se-Geelhout, Xhosa: Umsonti, Zulu: Umsonti) is a South African species of conifer in the Podocarpaceae family. It is grown ornamentally in gardens for its strikingly neat, attractive form and its elegant, drooping foliage.
Henkel's Yellowwood (Podocarpus henkelii) - Blooming
Male and female flowers are borne on separate plants in cones. If both males and females are present, plum-shaped, single-seeded fruits can be produced.
Henkel's Yellowwood (Podocarpus henkelii) - Growth
Dioecious evergreen coniferous shrubs and trees. Podocarpus grows best in full sun with shelter from cold, dry winds. Especially likes humid or high-rainfall climates. Less hardy specimens should be grown indoors with maintained temperate conditions. Many species work well in a woodland garden or border. P. macrophyllus requires long hot and humid summers to fully develop.
Henkel's Yellowwood (Podocarpus henkelii) - Planting
Sow seed as soon as ripe, or in containers outside in spring. Germination may take 12-18 months! Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
Henkel's Yellowwood (Podocarpus henkelii) - Pest
Uncommon.
Henkel's Yellowwood (Podocarpus henkelii) - Soil and irrigation
Best in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Tolerates well-drained sandy loam or clay. Does not tolerate alkaline soil.
