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PSEUDOPANAX
Commonly known as New Zealand five finger
Genus of 7 species of evergreen tres and shrubs from forest and scrub in New Zealand which are becoming popular as neat, architectural plants. Some have distinctly different juvenile and adult forms of foliage.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenGlossy, deep green, long-stalked leaves 10-20cm (4-8in) long
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White -
Height3m-6m (10ft-20ft) -
Spread2.5m-5m (8ft-15ft)
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TreeOr, sometimes, large shrub. Produces small flowers in umbels to 20cm (8in) across followed by black-purple fruit 6mm (¼in) across.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sunShelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interestExotic plants
Good to knowSyn. Neopanax arboreum
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originNew Zealand -
Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New Zealand
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf form
Palmate(see photos above) -
Leaf margin
Serrate
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Leaf shape
Obovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Tree ShapeRounded to broadly spreading
Pseudopanax - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How to plant a tree
- Ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Clearing up fallen beech tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning and Shaping Magnolia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
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3m-6m (10ft-20ft)
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2.5m-5m (8ft-15ft) |
Buy Varieties of PSEUDOPANAX
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PSEUDOPANAX adiantifolius
foliage resembles large leathery maidenhair fern leaves
PSEUDOPANAX crassifolius
Lancewood
huge spiky purplish-red leaves which appear almost black from a distance. With us it has proved completely hardy and achieved 15 feet in height
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
PSEUDOPANAX crassifolius f.trifoliatus
narrow dark green leaves with three lobes. Leaves tinged brown and lightly toothed
PSEUDOPANAX 'Dark Star'
trifoliate leaves which are deep green when young darkening to a deep purple as they mature
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00 each
PSEUDOPANAX ferox
Toothed lancewood
pendant grey-green leaves with hooked teeth
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
PSEUDOPANAX 'Gecko Gold'
attractive gold-variegated, glossy leaves with prominent veins
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00
PSEUDOPANAX 'Goldfinger'
new growth is distinctly yellow when set against the mature leaves. Leaves are serrated and have 3 lobes
PSEUDOPANAX laetus
deep green leaves with prominent midribs. A most effective architectural plant giving a lush tropical effect
PSEUDOPANAX lessonii 'Cyril Watson'
glossy thick green leaves with prominent mid-rib and veins. Makes an excellent foliage pot plant
PSEUDOPANAX lessonii 'Emerald Elf'
PSEUDOPANAX lessonii 'Gold Splash'
striking gold variegated foliage
PSEUDOPANAX lessonii 'Purpureus'
attractive bronze-purple foliage especially when young
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00 each
PSEUDOPANAX lessonii 'Rangitira'
shiny palmate five lobed bronze-purple leaves
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00 each
PSEUDOPANAX 'Linearifolius'
lancewood with narrow, toothed, leathery leaves
PSEUDOPANAX 'Moa's Toes'
glossy purple-black three-lobed leaves
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00 each
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
