Botanical Name: Pseudopanax lessonii
Common Name: Pseudopanax Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape erect, multi-stemmed, forming a multi-stemmed habit (similar to Schefflera) – of slender stems, cane like, loose open canopy Height 5-10' (20') Spread 8-10' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors partial shade, full sun near coast Soil prefers moist loam, tolerates most Hardiness some frost (zones 17, 20-24); best in mild climates Morphology: Leaves palmately compound, alternate, 3-7 lobed, leaflets obovate, 1-3" long, medium green, slightly toothed, petioles 3-12" long Flowers umbels of small yellow green flowers in summer; inconspicuous Fruit oblong drupe, 1/4" diameter Propagation: seed, semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: container plant – interesting form and foliage, small to medium sized accent in tropical landscapes – eventually becomes treelike if pruned Landscape Care: Watering regular watering preferred Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning none – except to remove old leaves, selectively head back Pests/Diseases scale, spider mites Special Conditions/Other Origin: New Zealand Family: Araliaceae Notes: |
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