Podocarpus elongatus (Breede River Yellowwood )

Podocarpus elongatus (Breede River Yellowwood) green plant with small golden male cones close up
Podocarpus elongatus (Breede River Yellowwood) dense branches with narrow foliage and numerous golden male cones

Botanical name: Podocarpus elongatus

Common name: Breede River Yellowwood

Family: Podocarpaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Small tree; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Unlike the other Podocarpus that are tall trees with long straight boles, Podocarpus elongatus are usually multi-stemmed and as broad as they are high.

Similar plants: Podocarpus elongatus (Breede River Yellowwood )


Podocarpus elongatus (Breede River Yellowwood) green leaves close up showing small brown pollen cones
Podocarpus elongatus (Breede River Yellowwood) branch filled with narrow green leaves and small brown cones
Podocarpus elongatus (Breede River Yellowwood) plant with lime green new leaves in a close up
Podocarpus elongatus (Breede River Yellowwood) branch showing narrow, lance-shaped leaves with lighter tips against dark foliage


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