Pseudopanax arboreus
Pseudopanax arboreus (Five Finger, Puahou)
is a medium sized narrow frost hardy perennial evergreen tree. It grows well in semi-shade, and prefers medium levels of water.
Soil
Pseudopanax arboreus grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6 (acidic ranges from 5.6 to 6) to 8 (slightly alkaline ranges from 7.6 to 8). It is adapted to clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils.
Growth
This is a rounded tree has a fast rate of growth has an ultimate height of 5m / 16.4ft and spread of 2m / 6.6ft. It can take 6-10 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
It has green leaves. They are oblanceolate in shape. The leaf has a dentate / toothed margin.
Exposure
The plant prefers a sheltered situation.
Toxicity
Moderate in whole plant. Toxic if eaten.
Uses
Architectural, attractive foliage, tropical effect, wall side and coastal/seaside suitable.
Tolerances
Salt/sea spray (high).
Fruit and seed
The fruit is purple. There is a fruit/seed abundance beginning in Autumn and ending in Autumn.
Origin
New Zealand.
-7°C / 19.4F 6 to 8 6-10 years 5m / 16.4ft 2m / 6.6ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
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| Genus ? | Pseudopanax |
| Specific epithet ? | arboreus |
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| Common names |
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| Five Finger (Ireland), Puahou (Ireland) |
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Plant added by plantdatabase
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