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Cussonia natalensis

Also Known As

Rock Cabbage Tree

Plant type

tree

size

H: 13'-20'
W: 10'

planting zones

10a-11

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Cussonia natalensis plant details

Cussonia natalensis is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cussonia natalensis

Plant type: tree
Plant family: araliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 13 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cussonia natalensis

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Strikingly beautiful & wonderfully unusual & architectural of form, Cussonias always remind me of Dr. Suess’ “Truffula Trees.” The highly ornamental star-shaped thick & leathery dark evergreen leaves appear at the very end of the branches, forming into giant round clusters or “heads”. Even better, the foliage turns golden in the Fall as new growth begins to sprout. FAST GROWING “Rock Cabbage Tree” makes a cool architectural statement for garden containers & even parking strips in temperate climates.