Pseudopanax ferox

RHS Plant Profile
toothed lancewood
Trees

An upright, evergreen tree, later developing a small, rounded head. Young plants produce long, narrow, leathery leaves with sharp points and coarsely toothed edges. They are dark bronze-green with greyish markings and hang stiffly downwards. Mature plants produce shorter, spreading, dark green leaves. Green flowers are produced in summer and early autumn, followed on female plants by black berries

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Araliaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus
Pseudopanax are upright evergreen shrubs or trees, with simple or palmate leaves, often with a distinct juvenile form; inconspicuous green flowers, the sexes usually on separate trees, may be followed on female plants by berry-like fruits
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
New Zealand

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny or part-shaded position with shelter from cold, drying winds

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in autumn or spring, or by semi-ripe cuttings or by air layering

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Architectural
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free