PSEUDOPANAX crassifolius

Commonly known as 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
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Long, slender seedling leaves to 60cm (24in) long and downward pointing. Seedling leaves are ovate to lance-shaped, coarsely toothed or lobed. Mature leaves are linear. rigid, with red midribs and spine-tipped teeth. On mature plants leaves develop into 3- or 5-palmate form, leathery, with linear or sword-shaped leaflets 20cm (8in) long.
  • White
    Greenish-white.
  • Height
    5m (16ft)
  • Spread
    1m (39in)
  • Tall Shrub
    unbranched for many years. Mature plants develop a rounded head. Produces flowers in umbels 7-10cm (3-4in) across, followed on pollinated female plants by spherical black fruit 5mm (¼in) across.
  • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
    Hardy 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 sun
  • Partial shade

PSEUDOPANAX crassifolius

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
Small £25.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 1 to 1.5 Litre
Available again from summer 2024 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
Large £35.00 each 
Delivery Information Available again from summer 2024
plant size comparison icon 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Architectural interest
    Exotic plants
    Good to know
    Grown for its dramatic juvenile form. Requires good drainage
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    New Zealand
  • Flower Shape
    Star-shaped
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Australian / New Zealand
    Greenhouse / conservatory
    Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Black
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
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    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Shelter from cold, drying winds.
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Pseudopanax - Growing Guide
5m (16ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  1m (39in)
  

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PSEUDOPANAX crassifolius f.trifoliatus

PSEUDOPANAX crassifolius f.trifoliatus

narrow dark green leaves with three lobes. Leaves tinged brown and lightly toothed

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