South Africa's National Tree & How to sow Yellowwoods Afrocarpus latifolius

Hello
Ever wondered what South Africa's National Tree is? Well, here is one focusing on the Real Yellowwood or Afrocarpus latifolius (formerly Podocarpus latifolius). With this video I show you how to germinate Yellowwoods, the most important indigenous Timber Tree in South Africa. It is also protected because it was nearly logged to extinction after the country's inception.

It is also one of South Africa's largest trees and is exquisite when grown in suitable conditions or when looked after. Yellowwoods can reach dizzying heights of 40m or more and can easily live in excess of 1000 years. It is though more common for them to reach no more than 5m to 10m in height. It is one of the conifers of the African continent, which are naturally few and far between.

Personally, my favourite is A. falcatus or the Outeniqua Yellowwood although all of the four species found in South Africa are incredibly beautiful and should be planted more in gardens around the country. They are slow to establish but if you care for them and nurture them it is absolutely worth it.

For those who did not know about the National Tree List of South Africa below is a link as well as some more information on Yellowwoods:

National Tree and Plant List South Africa
https://www.treetags.co.za/national-l...
Protected Trees of South Africa
https://www.gov.za/sites/default/file...
Afrocarpus latifolius
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podocar...
Afrocarpus latifolius
https://wildflowernursery.co.za/indig...
Trees SA.org
http://treesa.org/podocarpus-latifolius/

Hope you enjoyed this one. This channel really is my therapy. I love sharing my love of plants. Well, great, see you soon.

Keep Gardening and being mindful.

Lotsa love
Gabe