Afrocarpus falcatus

Outeniqua yellowwood

A versatile focal tree that is great for indoor or outdoor environments.

Description

Makes an exquisite Christmas tree or avenue tree. Suitable as a hedge plant for topiary fashion or can be used as a container plant. Its non-edible fruit attracts birds, bats and monkeys making it a perfect fodder tree.

Its wood is often used to make furniture. Protected species in South Africa.

Young trees need to be protected from frost
Tolerates temperatures as low as -2°c
Estimated height: 10-45m
Estimated width: 6-15m
Good wind tolerance
Ornamental tree

Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Afrocarpus falcatus
Common Name	Outeniqua yellowwood
Also Known As	Outeniqua geelhout
SA Tree No	16
Tree Type	Evergreen
Attracts	Birds
Features	Shade Tree, Wind Break, Treehouse Friendly, Fodder Tree
Flowering Season	Spring, Summer
Focal	Yes
Fragrant	No
Frost Tolerance	Semi-Hardy
Fruiting Season	Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	Yes
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH	5 – 8
Root System	Not Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam
Suitable Garden Size	Large
Suitable Planting Area	Full Sun, Semi-Shade, Full Shade

Aloes & Trees

Size	Height	Trunk Thickness
20L	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm
250L	2.5m – 4.0m	30mm – 50mm
500L	4.0m – 7.0m	50mm – 120mm
1000L	6.0m – 10.0m	80mm – 120mm
E.O.G	5.0m – 12.0m	Variable