Pseudopanax ferox - 2018
By Andrewr
13 Sep, 2018
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A weird tree from New Zealand. These toothed leaves have evolved to be unplatable to the flightless birds that live there; when the tree gets out of their reach, the foliage becomes broader.
Grows up to fifteen feet in a sunny, sheltered position in humus-rich soil. Protect from cold winds. Allegedly only hardy to -5c, this came through -8C on several nights in the winter of 2010/11.
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That must be 15 ft now Andrew.......ours is quite slow, thinking of moving it if it is going to grow that big! it's in the front of the border!!
18 Sep, 2018