About
An evergreen shrub to 10m, with leathery leaves composed of 6-10 slender, oval leaflets to 25cm long. A hardy plant with an exotic appearance. In summer clusters of small, white flowers are produced; these are followed by black berries.
About the genus
A genus of over 300 different species of evergreen, tropical and subtropical trees and shrubs originally from Asia. Characteristic leaves are round, palmately compound, with long stalks and 3-30 stalked leaflets. Some species are familiar as houseplants
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height8-12 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Sub-tropical
Native toHimalaya
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in sun or part shade. Protect from very cold weather until established, and in the coldest regions cultivate it under glass in pots of peat-free, loam-based potting compost
PruningSee pruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free