Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Podocarpaceae

Genus:

Afrocarpus

Species:

Afrocarpus falcatus

USDA Symbol:

AFFA

Growth Characteristics

Height:

6000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers fertile soils in its native range

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown fresh. Germination is slow and irregular.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI