Pseudopanax lessonii 'Purpureus'
PURPLE HOUPARA
Araliaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Garden Styles: suits tropical & coastal designs

Uses: informal screen, informal hedge, pot, large planter, accents, indoors, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Pseudopanax lessonii 'Purpureus'
PURPLE HOUPARA
Araliaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: chartreuse

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: bronze-purple


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & coastal designs

Uses: informal screen, informal hedge, pot, large planter, accents, indoors, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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