real yellowwood

The real yellowwood (Podocarpus latifolius) is a large, evergreen tree native to southern Africa. It is characterized by its linear to oblong, leathery leaves, which can be bluish-green or green. The tree produces a purplish, berrylike fruit and is highly valued for its yellowish wood.1

Yellowwood is a common name for trees in the coniferous genus Podocarpus, which includes about 100 species found widely in mountain forests of the Southern Hemisphere. These trees often have yellowish, brownish, or reddish wood and are sometimes referred to as brown or black pines. The name "yellowwood" can also refer to a genus of flowering plants, Cladrastis, known for their white and yellow flowers and for yielding a yellow dye.23