Detail
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Cussonia spicata
Spiked cabbage tree
Notes

Fast growing tree from Africa. Similar to C.panicula. Very distinctive form. Cork like bark and large leaves makes this an interesting feature plant for any large garden. This plant does require a wetter climate and will not tolerate drought conditions. Care should be taken when choosing a location for this plant as the roots are invasive and can damage infrastructure such as paving.

  • Height 5-6m
  • Spread 3-4m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Araliaceae
  • Botanical Name Cussonia spicata
  • Common Name Spiked cabbage tree
  • Origin Africa
  • Habit Erect
  • Landscape Plains, Hills, Footslopes
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Green
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Clusters
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Large Shrub (Usually exceeds 3.6m)