PSEUDOPANAX lessonii 'Rangitira'
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PSEUDOPANAX lessonii 'Rangitira'
Commonly known as Houpara
Shiny palmate five lobed bronze-purple leaves
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Architectural interest
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Exotic plants
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Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Garden origin. -
Evergreen
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightErect to spreading shrub with 5 lance-shaped irregularly toothed leaflets to 12cm (4½in) long. Sometimes produces clusters of small yellowish green flowers in summer followed by oblong, purple-black fruit 5mm (¼in) long
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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) -
Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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