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Trees SA – Large Indigenous & Exotic Trees in South Africa

Afrocarpus falcatus


Fruit Colour
Evergreen | Indigenous | Average Growing Speed | Good Coastal Tolerance | Good Wind Tolerance

Look no further than this majestic Yellowwood tree with striking flaky bark to add a legacy to your garden! It is evergreen and the fastest growing of the Yellowwood trees. This versatile tree is often planted by landscapers in a variety of ways such as hedges that can be styled in topiary fashion or in pots /planters which is both suitable for indoor or outdoor environments. This is a protected species in South Africa. In the Outeniqua Knysna forest, these giants can reach heights of up to 45 metres, but remains much smaller (15 metres) when cultivated in a garden situation.

Attracts Birds: Fruit
Flowering Season: No
Fruiting Season: Summer / Autumn
Showy Feature: Bark
Miscellaneous Characteristics: Protected species in South Africa.
Drought Resistant
Dense Shade
Wind Break
Hedge
Minimal Waste
Plant Indoors
Pot
Treehouse
Ornamental
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