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Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood

Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 15m to 25m

Mature Width: 6m to 10m

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

Root Ball Dimensions

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)

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About Your New Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood

Afrocarpus falcatus, sold here as Podocarpus or Outeniqua Yellowwood, is a tall evergreen conifer from southern Africa and was once classified as Podocarpus falcatus. It carries narrow, lance-shaped leaves of deep green on softly layered branches, and matures into a straight-trunked tree with smooth grey bark and a high, conical crown.

Growth is moderate at 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and the tree suits temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean climates across the eastern seaboard as well as Adelaide and Perth. Full sun to light shade gives the densest habit, and any reasonably drained soil will do. Established trees take light to moderate frost, dry spells and salt-laden coastal wind.

Mature specimens reach 15 to 25 metres tall and 6 to 10 metres wide, which places them in parks, large gardens, civic plantings and avenues. Younger stock clips readily into a tall formal screen or a windbreak. Where a project needs a long-lived evergreen with a clean trunk and no litter problem, this is a dependable choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Afrocarpus falcatus

What is Afrocarpus falcatus?

Afrocarpus falcatus is an evergreen conifer from southern Africa, formerly classified as Podocarpus falcatus and still widely sold in the trade as Podocarpus. It forms a straight trunk with smooth grey bark and a high conical crown of narrow dark green leaves. Female trees carry small fleshy seed cones that birds take. It is long lived and low maintenance in cultivation.

How big does Afrocarpus falcatus grow?

In an open landscape position it reaches 15 to 25 metres tall and 6 to 10 metres wide at maturity. That is the size to plan around in parks, avenues and large gardens. In a smaller garden, or where it is clipped as a screen from a young age, it is easily held at 4 to 6 metres with annual trimming.

How fast does Afrocarpus falcatus grow?

Growth is moderate at 30 to 60 centimetres a year once the tree is established, quicker in warm coastal conditions with regular water and slower on dry inland sites. Advanced stock from 100 litre and larger containers gives you immediate height, and trees put on their strongest extension growth in the first few seasons after planting.

Is Afrocarpus falcatus frost tolerant?

Yes, established trees handle light to moderate frost without damage. Young plants in their first two winters are more vulnerable, so in frost prone districts such as the Southern Highlands or the Adelaide Hills, plant in spring and protect the leader through the first cold season. Mature specimens also tolerate drought and salt-laden coastal wind.

Can Afrocarpus falcatus be used as a hedge or screen?

Yes. It clips well when started young and holds a dense face. For an informal screen plant 2 to 3 metres apart, and for a clipped formal hedge plant 1.5 metres apart. As a free-standing feature tree allow 3 to 4 metres between trees, or 3 metres for an even avenue where the crowns are meant to meet.

Does Afrocarpus falcatus have invasive roots?

The root system is fibrous and is not regarded as aggressive, which makes it one of the safer large conifers to use near paving and services. Even so, a tree of 15 to 25 metres needs room, so set it at least 4 to 5 metres away from buildings, pipes and boundary walls and give it deep, unrestricted soil.

How do I care for Afrocarpus falcatus?

Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers, then taper off as the roots establish. Mulch to about 75 millimetres and keep it clear of the trunk, and apply a slow release fertiliser in early spring. Prune only to lift the crown or shape a screen. It has few pest problems and asks for little else.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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Uses in my Garden

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.

Is Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood Evergreen or Deciduous?

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

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 15m to 25m

Mature Width: 6m to 10m

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

Growth Rate of Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood

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

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood

Is Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood frost tolerant?

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

Does Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood Flower?

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.

Does Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood flower?

No - Doesn't Flower

Flowering Period:

Not Applicable

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

Is Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood an Australian Native Tree?

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.

What is the Wildlife Value of Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood ?

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.

How much Sunlight does Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood need?

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

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred 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.

Is Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood Drought Tolerant?

Is Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood Drought tolerant?

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.

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How To Plant Your Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun with good air movement and room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and a light dressing of aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, avoiding any low spot where water might pool.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood

Hedging and screening: 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge.

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

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

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 5 centimetre layer of organic mulch or pine bark over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk to avoid waterlogging at the base.

Pruning: Tip prune in late winter and again in summer to build dense growth. For a formal hedge, light shaping two to three times a year keeps lines crisp.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection for psyllids or scale in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Afrocarpus falcatus – Podocarpus / Outeniqua Yellowwood in Different Soil

Afrocarpus falcatus performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam with a neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is sharp and waterlogging is avoided.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting, and mound slightly to lift the root zone.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent foliage colour.

pH: Neutral preferred. A light dressing of dolomite suits most conifers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How tall does Podocarpus grow?
A: Mature trees reach 15–25 metres tall with a 6–10 metre spread.

Q: Can it be used for hedging?
A: Yes, when pruned while young it forms dense screens or tall hedges.

Q: Is it frost tolerant?
A: Yes, it tolerates moderate frosts once established.

Q: Is it a fast grower?
A: It grows at a moderate rate, around 30–60 cm per year.

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