Podocarpus henkelii

Henkel’s Yellowwood (e), Henkel-se-geelhout (a), umSonti (z,x)

S.A. No. 17

Type	Size	Characteristics	Flowers	Position
Tree	Up to 10m	Very hardy, evergreen.	Cones	Shady

This very hardy, large, evergreen, decorative, beautifully shaped tree is one of our best-known indigenous trees and has long narrow, dark green leaves that droop. The female cones develop into an olive green seed that ripens in May. Plant in either east or south facing areas as it prefers damp, cool and shady conditions. If planted in a hole in the middle of lawn remove at least 1.5m diameter of lawn around it, as its roots cannot compete with lawn and it will not grow properly. With its lovely drooping habit it makes a good container plant and a great Christmas tree.

Size 20 to 40m : in Gauteng up to 10m