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Fern Pine
Afrocarpus falcatus
Size:
Height: 40-65'; Spread: 20-40'
Character:
Evergreen; irregular, upright form, dense canopy.
Foliage:
Dark green, glossy, narrow leaves, 4" long. New foliage is light green.
Flower:
Insignificant flowers.
Fruit:
Insignificant fruit.
Bark:
Rough, gray bark.
Tree Care:
Low. Early pruning needed to establish and maintain a central leader, and to develop good branch structure; pruning needed less frequently with age.
Watering Needs:
Special Considerations:
Needs good drainage. Can be susceptible to aphids, scale and sooty mold.
Native Range & Notable Traits:
Native to Eastern Africa. Stately, shade tree with dense canopy. Successful in shady spots.
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