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PSEUDOPANAX laetus
Deep green leaves with prominent midribs. A most effective architectural plant giving a lush tropical effect
(UK Delivery Only)
£25.00 each
Plant Details
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Architectural interest
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
Requires a male nearby for pollination for fruit -
Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
New Zealand (North Island) -
Evergreen5- or 7-palmate leaves composed of long-stalked, leathery, dark-green leaflets to 30cm (12in) long.
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Palmate
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Obovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubRounded 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 if pollinated
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New ZealandBorderSuitable for a warm, sheltered border
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds
Partial shade
Pseudopanax - Growing Guide
Planting Combinations
