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

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