Afrocarpus gracilior - Wikipedia
Afrocarpus gracilior (syn. Podocarpus gracilior) is a species of coniferous tree in the family Podocarpaceae known as benet in Marakwet and East African yellowwood, African fern tree, or bastard yellowwood in English [1] [2] [3] It is native to eastern Africa, in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, in Afromontane habitats. [1]
Afrocarpus gracilior - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Afrocarpus gracilior, commonly called African fern pine or East African yellowwood, is a large, coniferous, evergreen tree native to montane rainforests of eastern Africa. This fast, vigorous grower can add between 1-3' of new growth per year in the right conditions.
Afrocarpus gracilior at San Marcos Growers
Afrocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine) - A dense, graceful tall evergreen tree with dark gray bark and pendulous branches that are heavily clothed in 2-3 inch long, narrow dark green leaves. In habitat it can reach as tall and 100 feet and noted old trees in cultivation are closer to 60 feet tall.
How to Grow and Care for the African Fern Pine - The Spruce
2023年1月25日 · African fern pine (Afrocarpus gracilior) is a conifer with long, narrow leaves, native to eastern Africa. The fern pine produces clusters of slender light green leaves that darken as they mature. The evergreen leaves are irregularly spaced and grow up …
Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine) - Gardenia
Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine) is a medium to large, coniferous evergreen tree of erect, open-airy habit with pendant branches covered with narrow, fine-textured, soft gray-green leaves of fern-like appearance. African Fern Pine is dioecious with separate male and female plants.
Fern pine - Waterwise Garden Planner
Fern pine — Afrocarpus gracilior The Fern pine is a dense and fine-textured plant that is commonly grown as a single trunk tree attaining sizes up to 40-60 ft. tall and 25-40 ft. wide. While it does not produce colorful flowers, it is appreciated for its graceful character as a result of its soft texture and pale evergreen foliage color.
Afrocarpus gracilior - Monaco Nature Encyclopedia
2019年3月11日 · The Afrocarpus gracilior (Pilg.) C.N.Page (1988) is an evergreen dioecious tree with thick foliage and erect trunk, up to about 40 m tall and of 2 m of diameter in the old specimens in nature, with brown-reddish bark, smooth in the young plants, slightly wrinkly peeling off in flakes of irregular shape in the adult ones.
The Fern Pine's Voyage - Pacific Horticulture
The ubiquitous African fern pine (Afrocarpus gracilior) was once new on the California landscape. Accounts of its introduction involve President Theodore Roosevelt, a San Diego begonia grower, and cases of mistaken identity— both human and botanical.
Afrocarpus gracilior - Plants of the World Online
Afrocarpus gracilior (Pilg.) C.N.Page | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science. Names, synonyms, distribution, images and descriptions of all the plants in the world. A comprehensive evolutionary tree of life for flowering plants. Podocarpaceae.
African Fern Pine Plant Care Guide: How to Grow African Fern Pine
2024年3月10日 · The African fern pine, scientifically known as Afrocarpus gracilior, is a majestic coniferous tree native to East Africa. This evergreen species is prized for its graceful, fern-like foliage and its ability to thrive in warm climates.