Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood

Name: Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
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Size: 200L

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200L: Enquire within for height guide information.
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About Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood

Afrocarpus falcatus, also known as Podocarpus or the Outeniqua Yellowwood, is a tall evergreen conifer valued for its upright form and fine-textured foliage. Its leaves are narrow, lance-shaped, and dark green, forming a dense, layered canopy. Over time, it develops a straight trunk with smooth grey bark and a high, conical crown, reaching 15–25 metres tall and 6–10 metres wide in maturity. Inconspicuous flowers are followed by small, fleshy fruits that attract birds.

This species is moderate growing and highly adaptable, tolerating a range of soils provided they are well drained. It is frost hardy once established, drought tolerant, and performs well in both coastal and inland sites. Afrocarpus falcatus is evergreen, low maintenance, and long-lived, making it a reliable choice for large gardens, parks, and civic landscapes. It responds well to pruning and can be clipped when young to create hedging or screens.

They look excellent when used as stately feature trees, in avenue plantings, or as background screening for large landscapes. Their dense evergreen canopy also makes them valuable for habitat plantings and windbreaks in open spaces.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 15–25 metres

Mature Width: 6–10 metres

Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Frost Tolerance

Is Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood frost tolerant?

Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Afrocarpus falcatus produces very small, inconspicuous pale-yellow flowers in spring, followed by fleshy ornamental seed cones. While subtle, these seasonal structures contribute to its natural cycle and provide a gentle highlight against its deep green foliage.

Native Information

Is Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood an Australian Native? No

Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood is Native to Southern Africa, particularly South Africa, Swaziland, and Mozambique, where it grows in montane and coastal forests.

Wildlife Value

Its dense evergreen canopy offers shelter for small birds, while its seed cones provide food for fruit-eating birds and beneficial insects. The tree’s stable, layered structure also supports a cool micro-habitat that enhances biodiversity in larger gardens and landscapes.

Sunlight Information

Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preffered Soil

Afrocarpus falcatus performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged positions unless improved with organic matter to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures and develops strong drought resilience.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood

Genus: Afrocarpus

Botanical Species: Afrocarpus falcatus

Family: Podocarpaceae

Botanical Name: Afrocarpus falcatus

Landscape Uses

Avenue Planting
Feature Tree
Screening or Privacy
Council or Civic Landscapes
Windbreak

Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood works in an:

Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
Heritage / Traditional Garden – timeless, classic plantings for period homes.
Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Select a sunny to partly shaded, free-draining site.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball.
Backfill with improved soil containing organic compost.
Water thoroughly after planting and mulch around the base.
Stake young trees if exposed to wind until established.

Hedging & Screening: Space 2 – 4 m apart (when clipped as screen)
Feature Planting: Space 6 – 8 m apart
Shade Canopy: Space 8 – 10 m apart
Avenue Planting: Space 8 – 12 m apart

Water regularly in the first 1–2 years, then only during dry spells.
Fertilise annually with a balanced slow-release fertiliser.
Prune as needed to maintain shape or create screening.

Sandy soils: Grows well with additional organic matter and watering until established.
Loamy soils: Performs best, with strong growth and form.
Clay soils: Will tolerate light clay if drainage is adequate.
Coastal soils: Adaptable to mild coastal conditions.
Poor soils: Benefits from enrichment with compost and fertiliser.

Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Medium Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Sydney & Central Coast
South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Thrives in

Full Sun
Part Shade

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

As a young tree it benefits from consistent watering, but once established Afrocarpus falcatus develops good drought tolerance. It remains reliable through dry periods and maintains its strong, upright form with minimal supplementary watering.