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Pseudopanax 'Trident'

lancewood 'Trident'

A half-hardy evergreen shrub to 5m high, with upright stems and dense foliage of glossy, dark green leaves, which may be simple or lobed on the same plant. Produces clusters of small, green flowers in winter which may be followed by small, purple-black fruits on female plants

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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Araliaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright, Bushy
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

Accepted

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How to grow

Cultivation

Under glass, or as a houseplant, grow in peat-free, loam-based compost with added sharp sand in bright, filtered light. Containers can be placed outside in summer and moved into a cool greenhouse over winter. In mild areas grow outdoors in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Will tolerate dry soil. Shelter from cold, drying winds

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, or by air layering

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

Pruning group 1, though may need restrictive pruning under glass. Will tolerate hard pruning

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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