Do podocarpus have invasive roots?

Podocarpus macrophyllus (yew podocarpus) is a slow growing 40-50? An added advantage, Podocarpus has non-invasive roots so it can be planted close to a sidewalk, and appears to resist wind damage. It will grow on a range of moist but free draining soils, preferring those that are slightly acidic.

How fast do Podocarpus Henkelii grow?

Podocarpus henkelii grows at a moderately slow rate of about a foot a year to 20 to 30 feet high with a spread of about 8 to 15 feet.

What root system does a yellow wood tree have?

Outeniqua Yellowwood The tree has an aggressive root system. In a forest habitat they can become very large, but it takes several hundred years! We took the picture below on a hiking trip in the Knysna forest. Magnificent!

How do you care for a podocarpus Henkelii?

Plant in sun or part shade with regular watering. It is moderately drought-resistant and frost hardy but grows best on moist sites in sandy or loamy soil. It can tolerate less favourable sites, but then grows very slowly and can perform poorly in heavy clay soils.

Where are Podocarpus henkelii found in South Africa?

It is most abundant in moist inland forest, locally common in montane forest of the Northern KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg. The largest concentrations of Podocarpus henkelii are found in areas between Mt Ayliff, Kokstad and Harding.

Why is my Podocarpus plant not growing well?

The most common problems that these shrubby conifers face are connected to waterlogged, soggy soil. Wet soil can create fungal problems in the roots that can affect the plant’s growth. If you care well for your Podocarpus shrubs, the hedges will grow with minimal care for many years.

What kind of bird eats Podocarpus henkelii seeds?

Seed is dispersed by birds. Large old yellowwood trees form the perferred nesting sites of the Cape Parrot (Poicephalus robustus) and the kernels of the seeds are a major source of food for this bird. Podocarpus henkelii is a very neat decorative tree suitable for both home gardens and large landscapes.

What can you use to propagate a Podocarpus tree?

You can use softwood cuttings from a Podocarpus shrub to propagate new plants. To propagate the plant, cut off new soft growth from a healthy plant. Keep the end of the stem cuttings moist until roots form. Then you can plant the rooted cutting in your garden to extend your hedge.