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Trees SA – Large Indigenous & Exotic Trees in South Africa

Podocarpus elongatus


Evergreen | Indigenous | Slow Growing Speed | No Coastal Tolerance | Average Wind Tolerance

The smallest of the Yellowwoods, this tree is the perfect "urban garden" tree. Only reaching a height of 6m, the tree typically grows in a dense and wide bushy form with multi-stemmed trunks. It can often be used as a hedge or planted in a container as a feature tree. It is slow growing and have non-invasive root systems. Perfect for a low maintenance garden setting.

Attracts Birds: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruiting Season: No
Showy Feature: No
Miscellaneous Characteristics: Endemic to Western Cape
Drought Resistant
Dense Shade
Hedge
Minimal Waste
Small Garden
Pot
Treehouse
Rare
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