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Pseudopanax arboreus.
Tall shrub with rich green glossy foliage. Widespread in lowland forest throughout NZ. Prospers in good soil. Avoid wet or boggy soil. Will stand coastal winds. Cream flowers followed by purple seeds that birds will feed on. Sun or shade. Hardy once established.
Genus
Pseudopanax
Species
arboreus.
Cultivar
Common name
NZ Five Finger, Puahou
Family name
Araliaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
3 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Moisture
Exposure
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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