Cussonia gamtoosensis

Also Known As

Gamboos Cabbage Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 6'-12'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

9b-10b

Cussonia gamtoosensis plant details

Cussonia gamtoosensis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue foliage. In spring green flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cussonia gamtoosensis

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: araliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring
Uses: distinctive bark, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cussonia gamtoosensis

USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Extremely rare & charismatic, “Gamboos Cabbage Tree” is the newest member of our “Truffula Tree” collection. It’ll reach to 12’ tall at most, so it makes a swell choice for smaller gardens or containers. Fascinating large silvery-blue “snowflake” foliage, cool cork-like bark & wonderful “Lollipop” form makes this simply an extra cool show-off tree, especially rising above lower growing plants. Easy to grow, just provide well drained soil & some Summer water for best appearance. Once it reaches maturity, greenish flowers will sprout out from the top in late Spring. Endangered in its native South Africa. Can take low water once established.