Tree Name:
Opregte Geelhout / Real yellowwood / Afrocarpus / Podocarpus latifolius

Leaves
Evergeen
Origin
Indigenous
Growth
10m - 20m
Podocarpus latifolius, commonly known as the Broadleaf Yellowwood, is an evergreen tree native to Southern Africa. This medium-sized tree typically reaches 10 to 20 meters in height and has a dense, upright growth habit. It features broad, leathery, dark green leaves that create a rich, glossy canopy. The tree produces small, inconspicuous flowers followed by blue, fleshy fruit. Podocarpus latifolius thrives in well-drained, fertile soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. Tolerant of drought once established, it is often used in landscaping as a specimen tree, hedge, or screening plant due to its attractive foliage and adaptability.