About
A bushy, evergreen shrub with thick, glossy, three-lobed leaves on upright stems. Yellow-green flowers, male and female on separate plants, may appear in summer, followed by black berries.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeHouseplants, Conservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass, or as a houseplant, grow in peat-free, loam-based compost with added sharp sand in bright, filtered light. In mild areas grow outdoors in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, sheltered from cold, dry winds
PruningPruning group 1, though may need restrictive pruning under glass and will tolerate hard pruning
PropagationPropagate by seed, by semi-ripe cuttings or by air layering
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free