About
A deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub to about 3m tall from Japan with an upright, arching habit, elliptic, slightly hairy, mid-green leaves and short, terminal or axillary panicles of small, white, privet-like flowers in summer, followed by blue-black berries. A vigorous and ornamental privet for a sheltered, mixed border.
About the genus
Pseudopanax are upright evergreen shrubs or trees, with simple or palmate leaves, often with a distinct juvenile form; inconspicuous green flowers, the sexes usually on separate trees, may be followed on female plants by berry-like fruits
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.