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Pseudopanax lessonii Hybrid.
A tall bushy shrub. It has broad, green and leathery leaves, it generally forms many trunks. It has smooth fluted bark. Clusters of greenish flowers are followed by brown fruit. It is a hybrid between Lancewood and Houpara. Best planted with well drained soil, hardy.
Genus
Pseudopanax
Species
lessonii
Cultivar
Hybrid.
Common name
Houpara, houmapara
Hybrid
P. lessonii x P. crassifolius
Family name
Araliaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
4 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Soil must be well drained / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Indigenous / Magnificent / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Large, over 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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