Afrocarpus mannii
São Tomé Yellowwood
A dense-growing tree which trims well as a hedge. Long leaves are fresh-green when young. Quick, vigorous grower.
Exotic
Evergreen
Conifer
Full sun
Part shade
Hedging and screening
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Family: Podocarpaceae, podocarp family, a family of mainly Southern Hemisphere coniferous trees and shrubs.
Genus: Afrocarpus, afrocarpus, meaning 'African fruit', derived from the Latin prefix afro (found in Africa) and the Greek noun καρπός (karpós, 'fruit'), in reference to this species' native geographical location and the prominent fruit it produces. A genus of several evergreen conifers that are native to Africa.
Species: Afrocarpus mannii, mannii (Latinised), named after Georg Mann who collected the type specimen.
Synonyms: Podocarpus mannii
Common Name: São Tomé Yellowwood
Description and Features
Description: A dense-growing tree which trims well as a hedge. Long leaves are fresh-green when young. Quick, vigorous grower.
Height: 8m
Width: 4m
Uses: Hedging and screening
Sun and Shade: Full sun, Part shade
Winter Foliage: Evergreen
Origin: Exotic
Types: Conifer
Foliage:
Summer: Green
Autumn: Green
Winter: Green
Spring: Green