About
An upright multistem, bushy evergreen shrub grown for its purple-bronze foliage and lobed leaves. An unusual top plant easily grown in containers and a good choice for coastal gardens. Its greenish flowers are of no significance. Rare to the UK, this hardy evergreen shrub from New Zealand provides dramatic visuals with its tropical looking large glossy, leathery purple tinged leaves.
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
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Coastal
Care notes
CultivationPrefers fertile well-drained soil and full sun in a sheltered location. Pinch out to bush up in a container. Not fully hardy, will need protection from the cold
PruningPruning group 1. Minimal pruning required. Prune to maintain the frameworke by cutting dead, crossing or unhealthy branches. Can be pruned to any size or shape
PropagationPropagate by cuttings.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free