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Cussonia spicata
cabbage tree
£24.95
Cussonia spicata is an architectural evergreen tree with striking, palmate foliage and a bold, sculptural habit. Often known as the cabbage tree, it brings a tropical look to sheltered gardens, though it needs a warm, frost-free position in the UK.
£24.95
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Origin: South Africa
Genus: Cussonia
Species / Cultivar: spicata
Common Name: cabbage tree
Soil: Well drained
Soil that does not show much signs of moisture, either visibly or when handled.
Growth Rate: Medium
Expect to see moderate growth during growing season.
Toxicity: Pet friendly
There is no reported toxicity to pets and humans.
Maintenance: Low
Requires no attention beyond correct position and watering. An ideal starter plant!
Situation: Full Sun to Part Shade
Enjoys direct sun most of the day, but tolerant of fewer sunlit hours or light dappling.
Eventual Height: 8-12m
The plant's ultimate height in typical growing conditions.
Eventual Spread: 4-6m
The plant's ultimate spread in typical growing conditions.
Hardiness: Half Hardy
Will need protection from frosts in order to survive winter, eg. with fleece jacket.
Habit: Evergreen
Always in leaf throughout the year. It won't lose all its leaves at any one time.
Lifecycle: Perennial
This plant is persistant and does not die off after flowering. It will return each season indefinitely, if provided with suitable growing conditions.
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