Mountain Cabbage Tree – 10 Seeds
(Cussonia paniculata)
R30.00
Mountain Cabbage Tree is a short, thick-set tree, growing to about 5m in height. The tree is frost-tolerant and drought resistant.
Common names: Karoo cabbage tree (Eng.), bergkiepersol (Afr.), umsenge (X, Sw) umsengembuzi (Z)
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Mountain Cabbage Tree (Cussonia paniculata) is a beautiful short, thick-set evergreen tree, growing to about 5m in height. The tree is frost-tolerant and drought resistant. It is sparsely branched with grey bark and a thick stem.
The large cabbage blue leaves are one of its most distinctive features. The leaves are composed of 7-9, but sometimes up to 13 leaflets, springing from the end of a long stalk. The leaflets are up to 30 cm in length and the overall leaf can reach 60 cm. The leaflets of some forms are deeply lobed. New leaves are brighter green and emerge in a spring flush at the ends of branches. In late Summer to Early Autumn the tree produces small, green stalked flowers in short dense spikes. The flowers are followed by fleshy and purple-maroon fruits.
Common names: Karoo cabbage tree (Eng.), bergkiepersol (Afr.), umsenge (X, Sw) umsengembuzi (Z)
Growing Mountain Cabbage Tree
Indoor Sowing: Summer
Direct Sowing: Winter and Summer
- Sow seed in trays that are at least 15cm in depth.
- Do not allow seed to become waterlogged or dry out.
- Place the trays in a semi-shaded area and keep in a semi-shaded area after germination.
- Seedlings can be transplanted at about 4 months. Be careful not to damage the fleshy roots when transplanting.
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