Afrocarpus falcatus

Outeniqua yellowwood

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

Aloes and Trees

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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 Pricing

Size	Price	Height	Trunk Thickness
20L	R175-R305 *5 Min	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	R390-R750 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	R400-R950 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	R895-R2350 *1 Min	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm
250L	R2400-R3500 *1 Min	2.5m – 4.0m	30mm – 50mm
500L	R3500-R6500 *1 Min	4.0m – 7.0m	50mm – 120mm
1000L	R6500-R12500 *1 Min	6.0m – 10.0m	80mm – 120mm
E.O.G	R8500-R25000+ *1 Min	5.0m – 12.0m	Variable

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.