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Outeniqua Yellow Wood (Podocarpus falcatus) Bonsai Seeds
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Outeniqua Yellow Wood (Podocarpus falcatus) Bonsai Seeds

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Podocarpus falcatus 1
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Outeniqua yellowwood Bonsai Seed

Podocarpus falcatus Seeds

Family: Podocarpaceae (yellowwood family)
Common names: Outeniqua yellowwood, Outeniekwageelhout (Afrikaans) mogôbagôba (Northern Sotho), umSonti Zulu).

 

 This fast-growing, majestic yellowwood with its elegant shape is certainly a tree for all seasons and all gardens. It is an excellent container plant and can also be used as an indoor tree or bonsai specimen.

 

The new flush of bluish-grey leaves in spring contrast beautifully against the older, dark green, mature leaves. The plant belongs to the Gymnospermae division of seed-bearing plants, differing from Angiospermae by the fact that the ovules are not enclosed in carpels-they are naked. Podocarpaceae is one of only seven Gymnosperm families found in South Africa, and this tree is protected.

The bark is interesting, being smooth and ridged on younger stems and peeling off in flakes on the older trees.

The leaves are arranged spirally, with parallel veins and smooth margins. The leaf tip is sharply pointed.

Male and female cones occur on different trees. The large, yellow, fleshy fruits take a year to ripen and hang from the branches in clusters.

Uses and economic value

Some of the famous yellowwood antiques seen throughout South Africa were made from the wood of this specific tree. The straight stems of these trees were once used for the topmasts of ships. The bark is used for tanning leather. Podocarpus falcatus could make an ideal indigenous substitute for the exotic pine trees currently being used in plantations; trials done at a forest station at Magoebaskloof showed that the yield is similar, with the growth rate and quality of the wood comparing favourably to that of commercial pine. The ripe fruit is edible and very resinous. The sap is used as a remedy for chest complaints.

 

The bid is for 1 seed.

20 Seeds on offer.

We'll supply you with all the germination and care instructions as well as loads of info with just about everything you need to know about on the art of bonsai.

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Excellent service and communication, only the best !!!!
02 May 2007
Seeds came in excellent condition. Very happy! Thanks for the niuce auctions!!
07 May 2007