Pseudopanax lessonii
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
6m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Origins: New Zealand

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Pseudopanax lessonii
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
6m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: chartreuse

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: black-purple


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal & tropical designs

Uses: indoors, street tree, shade tree, informal screen, windbreak, formal screen, large planter

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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