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Pseudopanax lessonii Hybrid.

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

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

Garden Style

Indigenous / Magnificent / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture

Plant Type

Shrubs