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Also Known As
- Fierce Lancewood
- Horoeka
- Toothed Lancewood
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 10'-20'
- W: 3'-5'
planting zones
- 8b-10b
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Pseudopanax ferox plant details
Pseudopanax ferox is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with purple and red foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pseudopanax ferox
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: araliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen purple and red
- Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant, infrequent-blooming, serrated leaves, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pseudopanax ferox
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Pseudopanax ferox, also known as the fierce lancewood, will be a unique and striking addition to your garden. With its tall, slender trunk and brooding, juvenile, sword-like leaves, it makes a bold statement wherever it is planted.
Native to New Zealand it sees a variety of adverse weather conditions, making it a great choice for those who want a low-maintenance yet visually stunning plant. We've found this character struggles a bit in warmer climates, especially with afternoon (hot) winds. Closer to the coast or in the Northwest, this plant is a winner.
The last 2 winters have put a whuppin' on this in most folks gardens but some mild sites or protected spots have gotten through - damn them! Amazing container plant or striking garden plant. When it is middle-aged, adult leaves appear which are palmate and green. You can brag then.
By: Far Reaches Farm
One of those cool dinosaur plants found down Kiwi way that catches the eye and triggers the lust gene in plant geeks and adventurous gardeners. Juvenile leaves are dark brown, long, very narrow, stiff, and saw-toothed, growing downward from a central stem -- odd indeed. Slow growing, trees reach 20' in 20+ years, only then producing adult foliage, shorter, wider, and green. Sun to dappled or bright shade and regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8b in a sheltered location, though even in Portland we keep most of ours in containers and shelter during winter cold.
By: Cistus Nursery
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How to Grow Pseudopanax ferox
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- purple
Foliage Season
- evergreen
See other plant types of Pseudopanax for your garden
aka Horoeka crassifolius, Savage Lancewood, Toothed Lancewood
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12'-25'
Width: 3'-10'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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aka Pseudopanax 'Linearifolius'
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8b-10b
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 4'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 8'-10'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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