Fern Pine
Afrocarpus gracilior
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Fern Pine is a graceful, slow-growing evergreen conifer with delicate, feathery foliage that resembles fern fronds. It is valued as an ornamental indoor plant or outdoor specimen in mild climates, prized for its fine texture and elegant form.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania)
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'Elegantissima' is the most commonly cultivated form, known for its particularly fine, feathery foliage and compact habit, making it popular as an indoor houseplant.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Fern Pine is a graceful, slow-growing evergreen conifer with delicate, feathery foliage that resembles fern fronds. It is valued as an ornamental indoor plant or outdoor specimen in mild climates, prized for its fine texture and elegant form.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Fern Pine grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania)
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Elegantissima' is the most commonly cultivated form, known for its particularly fine, feathery foliage and compact habit, making it popular as an indoor houseplant.