(Podocarpus falcatus)
Price: R 320
Available in the following regions: Western Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal
The Yellowwood: sunshine made solid. The beautiful, glowing timber of the Yellowwood is instantly recognisable. It has been used to create furniture, as well as roof beams, floorboards and window frames, and is the best choice for boat building. It makes for an attractive addition to any garden and thrives as a container plant too.
The Yellowwood is a protected evergreen, with its fruit eaten by bats, bush pigs and birds. (Its dense crown also makes it a favourite nesting choice.) This indigenous tree’s sap has medicinal properties and can help treat chest complaints.