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    PSEUDOPANAX 'Dark Star'
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    PSEUDOPANAX 'Dark Star'

    Commonly known as Houpara

    Trifoliate leaves which are deep green when young darkening to a deep purple as they mature
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Suitable for coastal conditions. Can be grown in a container
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand
    • Evergreen
    • Australian / New Zealand
    • Border
      Suitable for a warm, sheltered border
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Purple
    • Trifoliate
    • Serrulate
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Tall Shrub
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Shelter from cold, drying winds
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2m (6½ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
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