PSEUDOPANAX laetus

Deep green leaves with prominent midribs. A most effective architectural plant giving a lush tropical effect

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Estimated availability autumn 2021 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£16.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £14.00 each

Estimated availability autumn 2021

2 to 3 Litre

Evergreen - 5- or 7-palmate leaves composed of long-stalked, obovate, leathery, dark-green leaflets to 30cm (12in) long.
Height - 3m (10ft)
Spread - 3m (10ft)
Tall Shrub - rounded shrub with stout shoots. Produces greenish-purple flowers in compound umbels to 20cm (8in) in winter which develop into large clusters of purple-black fruit
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 - shelter from cold, drying winds
Partial shade
Additional Features - Architectural interest -
Exotic plants
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - New Zealand (North Island)
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable 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.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -