About
A slow-growing, upright, evergreen shrub to 2m tall, with glossy, leathery, dark green leaves divided into 3 lobes.
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, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass, grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added sharp sand, in full light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every month; water sparingly in winter. Outdoors, grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, at the base of a sunny wall or other sheltered position
PruningSee pruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed, semi-ripe cuttings or air-layering
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free