Afrocarpus gracilior, Podocarpus gracilior

Can grow up to 20 to 40 ft tall and make a lovely addition to any garden. This native to Eastern Africa can also be used to create a bonsai, because it has an attractive shape with graceful drooping foliage.

This evergreen grows best in full sun or semi-shade that has excellent drainage. It thrives in well-drained soil with a regular supply of water, especially during the dry season. To maximize its growth potential, the soil should be acid or neutral.

This tree can usually survive in USDA Zone 9-11, however it can become vulnerable to frost or a sharp decrease in temperatures. If you are in a colder climate, it can be grown in a pot and taken indoors during the cold season for additional protection. When potting and growing indoors, it needs a well-drained soil and full sun to look its best. It is a water-loving tree, so we recommend providing a moderate water supply, especially during the summer months.

In conclusion, Afrocarpus gracilior is an attractive and graceful evergreen that, with proper care and cultivation, can grow up to 40 ft tall and make a nice addition to any home or garden. For those living in colder climates, the tree can be grown in a pot and taken indoors during the winter season to avoid frost damage. With regular supply of water, full sun and a well-drained soil with neutral to acid pH, this tree will thrive.

Similar plants:

• Afrocarpus falcatus, Podocarpus falcatus (Common Yellowwood, Bastard Yellowwood, African Pine Tree, Weeping Yew)
• Afrocarpus mannii, Podocarpus mannii (Afrocarpus)
• Nageia motleyi, Podocarpus motleyi (Nageia)
• Nageia nagi, Podocarpus nagi, Myrica nagi (Asian Bayberry, Broadleaf Podocarpus)
• Nageia wallichiana, Nageia blumei, Podocarpus blumei, Podocarpus wallichianus (Nageia)
• Podocarpus elatus (Plum Pine, Australian plum)
• Podocarpus elongatus (Breede River Yellowwood )
• Podocarpus falcatus (Outeniqua Yellowwood)
• Podocarpus macrophyllus (Buddhist Pine, Chinese Yew, Kusamaki, Inumaki)
• Podocarpus neriifolius (Oleander Podocarp)