Pseudopanax lessonii
Houpara, Coastal Five Finger
ShrubTree
- Prefers full sun or partial shade
- Prefers dry; wet intolerant
- Wind tolerant
- Tolerates light frosts
General Information | |
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Natural Geographic Range | Northern half of North Island |
Conservation Status | 2023 | Not Threatened |
Did You Know? | Tui, bellbirds, hihi, and kaka collect the floral nectar. Tui, bellbirds, kereru, kaka, karariki, tieke, hihi, kokako and silvereyes eat the fruit |
Tips | For a bushy form it should be planted in full sun |
Attributes | |
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Food for Birds? | Provides nectar and fruit for birds |
Fruiting Season | Fruits in Autumn/Winter |
Flowering Season | Flowers in Summer |
Garden Design Theme | Tropical: green glossy leaves |
Prunable? | Well suited to pruning |
Additional Information |
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https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/pseudopanax-lessonii/ |