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Afrocarpus gracilior

Family Podocarpaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height 6 - 27 m (20 - 90 ft)
Spread 6 - 12 m (20 - 40 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The tree Afrocarpus gracilior (east African yellowwood) yields faded green blossoms during early spring. This plant is upright and has showy, glossy, bold textured, aromatic and evergreen foliage that is medium green and greyish aquamarine in colour. The bark is exfoliating in texture. Showy fruit are produced by Afrocarpus gracilior (east African yellowwood). Afrocarpus gracilior (east African yellowwood) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Container, hedge, specimen, screening and tropical.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Afrocarpus gracilior tolerates drought. This tree attracts birds to your garden.