Afrocarpus Usambarensis (Podocarpus)
Afrocarpus Usambarensis (Podocarpus)
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Afrocarpus Usambarensis (Podocarpus) is an attractive evergreen conifer valued for its dense, upright growth habit and soft, deep green foliage. With its neat, narrow form and year-round colour, it is an excellent choice for creating formal screens, privacy hedges, windbreaks, or structured feature planting. Its refined appearance suits both traditional and modern landscapes, adding height, texture, and a clean architectural look to the garden.
Perfect for customers wanting a hardy and elegant evergreen plant, Afrocarpus Usambarensis provides dependable greenery and excellent screening potential throughout the year. It responds well to pruning, making it suitable for shaping into hedges or maintaining as a tidy specimen tree. Customers will love its lush foliage, low-maintenance nature, and ability to create privacy, structure, and lasting visual appeal in outdoor spaces.
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Mature height
8–15m in cultivation, but can be maintained lower as a hedge or screen
Mature width
3–6m
Spacing
1.5–2m apart for hedging, or 3–5m apart for screening and feature planting
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Soft, deep green evergreen foliage with a dense upright habit. Flowers are not showy and are generally insignificant.
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Not grown for flowers
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low to moderate maintenance. Responds well to pruning and shaping, making it suitable for hedges, screens, and formal garden structure. Water regularly while establishing and plant in well-drained soil.
Root System
Generally fibrous and non-invasive, but allow adequate space from buildings, paving, and underground services as it can develop into a large tree over time.