About

Osmoxylon borneense is an evergreen shrub or small tree from Borneo producing the characteristic large, divided, ornamental leaves and small flowers of the genus. A rewarding plant for a warm, sheltered, frost-free garden or heated greenhouse.

About the genus

Osmoxylon are evergreen shrubs and small trees from Southeast Asia and the Pacific producing large, ornamental, divided leaves and small flowers. Grown in warm, frost-free gardens and heated glasshouses.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.