Cussonia paniculata ssp. paniculata
MOUNTAIN CABBAGE TREE
Araliaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Origins: Southern Africa

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Cussonia paniculata ssp. paniculata
MOUNTAIN CABBAGE TREE
Araliaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: green

Flowering Time: mid summer to mid autumn

Leaves: blue-green; red new leaves

Bark & Stems: corky bark, crooked, bottle stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: large planter, accents, indoors, poolside

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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