About
A half-hardy evergreen shrub to 5m high, with upright stems and dense foliage of glossy, dark green leaves, which may be simple or lobed on the same plant. Produces clusters of small, green flowers in winter which may be followed by small, purple-black fruits on female plants.
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
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitColumnar upright, Bushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass, or as a houseplant, grow in peat-free, loam-based compost with added sharp sand in bright, filtered light. Containers can be placed outside in summer and moved into a cool greenhouse over winter. In mild areas grow outdoors in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Will tolerate dry soil. Shelter from cold, drying winds
PruningPruning group 1, though may need restrictive pruning under glass. Will tolerate hard pruning
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, or by air layering
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free