Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
  
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
  
Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
8-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
  
White, Yellow, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Light Green
  
Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
  
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
  
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
  
Olive, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Budding, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Cough, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
  
CORDIA boissieri
  
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
  
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
  
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
  
Anacahuita
  
In German
Fern Pinien
  
Anacahuita
  
In French
pin Fern
  
anacahuita
  
In Spanish
pino helecho
  
anacahuita
  
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
  
Anacahuita
  
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
  
Anacahuita
  
In Polish
Fern sosna
  
Anacahuita
  
In Latin
Fern pinus
  
Anacahuita
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Boraginales
  
Family
Podocarpaceae
  
Boraginaceae
  
Genus
Afrocarpus
  
Cordia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Fern Pine and Anacahuita
Season and care of Fern Pine and Anacahuita is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Anacahuita Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anacahuita season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fern Pine and Anacahuita Physical Information
Fern Pine and Anacahuita physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and Anacahuita are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Fern Pine and Anacahuita
Care of Fern Pine and Anacahuita include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anacahuita pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.