About
This evergreen shrub to 3m tall, with lime green leaves palmately divided into 3 or 5 obovate leaflets, splashed with bright yellow. Insignificant greenish flowers appear rarely in summer.
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 typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationBest grown under glass in peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added sharp sand in full light with shade from hot sun or in bright filtered light. In growth, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly, water sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in fertile, well-drained soil in a very sheltered, sunny position
PruningPruning group 1, may need restrictive pruning under glass
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings or air layering in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free