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Cussonia paniculata ssp. sinuata

Also Known As

  • Mountain Cabbage Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 10'-20'
  • W: 10'-15'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

Cussonia paniculata ssp. sinuata plant details

Cussonia paniculata ssp. sinuata is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cussonia paniculata ssp. sinuata

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: araliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cussonia paniculata ssp. sinuata

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A unique, South African tree - or tall shrub - with evergreen, compound leaves of up to 13 blue-green, deeply lobed leaflets on the end of long stems. Because there are frost hardy in USDA zone 9, pot culture is recommended in the Pacific Northwest, with plants spending the summer in sun to light shade and winters where the light is bright and the temperatures remain above freezing. To 10' or so in container. Requires regular water. Rewarding and worth the effort.

Gardening facts about Cussonia paniculata ssp. sinuata plant

How to Grow Cussonia paniculata ssp. sinuata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub, Perennial

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 12'

Width: 7'

  • sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 16'

Width: 12"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka Cabbage Tree

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 10'-30'

Width: 12'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

9b-10b

Size

Height: 80'

Width: 20'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

9b-10b

Size

Height: 6'-12'

Width: 3'-5'

  • sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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