Outeniqua Yellowwood

Outeniqua Yellowwood

Outeniqua Yellowwood is a slow-growing, long-lived indigenous evergreen tree prized for its striking foliage, textured bark, and graceful, upright habit. Its narrow, dark green leaves remain attractive year-round, while its flaking bark and natural form add visual interest even when not in flower.

This tree produces small, inconspicuous flowers followed by fleshy fruit, which attracts birds and supports local biodiversity. It is exceptionally hardy once established, tolerating dry periods, frost, and wind, making it suitable for large gardens, parks, and avenues.

Tough and versatile, the Outeniqua Yellowwood can serve as a shade tree, specimen tree, or part of a naturalistic landscape. Its majestic presence enhances any garden while contributing to ecological value in Pretoria and Johannesburg gardens.

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Afrocarpus falcatus (Old Podcarpus falcatus)

• Common Name: Outeniqua Yellowwood

• Origin: Southern Africa

• Flower Colour: –

• Flowering Time: Summer

• Height: ±15–25 m in cultivation, taller in favourable conditions

• Spread: ±6–8 m

• Growth Habit: Evergreen, perennial

Care & Planting Tips

• Planting Position: Full sun to light shade; prefers well‑drained soils

• Water Requirements: Medium; established trees are drought tolerant

• Soil: Well‑drained, fertile soil

• Hardiness: Hardy; tolerant of frost and wind in suitable climates

• Uses: Large gardens, parks, avenues, shade tree, specimen planting

Available Sizes:

• 20L

Disclaimer: Photo shows typical appearance of our plants. Growth, size, and flower color may vary with season and growing conditions.