Afrocarpus falcatus, Podocarpus falcatus

Afrocarpus gracilior, Podocarpus gracilior

A dense, graceful tall evergreen tree with dark gray bark and pendulous branches that are heavily clothed in 2-3 inch long, narrow dark green leaves.

Afrocarpus mannii, Podocarpus mannii

The only gymnosperm is a single endemic species from São Tome and Principe.

Nageia motleyi, Podocarpus motleyi

Nageia nagi, Podocarpus nagi, Myrica nagi

Being from the Podocarpaceae family, Nageia nagi is a dioecious tree. Dioecious is when the male and female parts of the trees are on separate plants. It requires the wind for pollination, it cannot self-pollinate.

Nageia wallichiana, Nageia blumei, Podocarpus blumei, Podocarpus wallichianus

Podocarpus elatus

This is a large genus of about 95 species, mostly found in the southern hemisphere in warm-temperate to tropical areas of New Zealand, north through south-east Asia, Japan, Nepal and the cooler parts of South America. Podocarps appeared in the fossil record at the beginning of the Triassic period (250 million years ago).

The fleshy stems of the seeds were eaten by Aboriginal people in some parts of Australia.

The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Podocarpus elongatus

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.

Podocarpus falcatus

This fast-growing, majestic Yellowwood is an excellent container plant and can also be decorated and used as an indoor Christmas tree.

The tree prefers a rich, moist soil, and benefits from irrigation in dry weather.

Podocarpus macrophyllus

It is a popular large shrub or small tree in gardens. Likes fertile, well drained soil. Good coastal plant; tolerates salt spray and withstands heat!