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Cussonia paniculata

by Johan Wentzel

Cussonia paniculata
Common Name
Mountain cabbage tree
Plant Type
Tree
Cussonia paniculata is the ideal form plant with a truly indigenous look. Plant in a well-drained soil and keep on the dry side. It is a slow grower.
Plant Description

Cussonia paniculata has grey-green leaves that are large and leathery and clustered at the ends of the branches. It is the ideal form plant with a truly indigenous look. The purple fruits attract birds to the garden. The flowers are insect pollinated which also attracts birds. It is a lovely element of a bush clump when planted with Olea and Buddleja.

Plant Cussonia paniculata  in a well-drained soil and keep on the dry side.

The leaves of the Natal form differ from the Highveld form.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Berg kiepersol
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Slow
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Cream
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
5m
Region
Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga, North West
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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