lancewood tree nz
The lancewood tree NZ (Pseudopanax crassifolius) is a true icon of New Zealand’s native flora, instantly recognisable in gardens and bush walks alike. Its distinctive spiky juvenile leaves and remarkable transformation to a lush, broad-leaved adult are some of the most fascinating aspects of New Zealand’s native trees. Resilient, unique, and visually interesting all year round, the lancewood tree NZ is a fantastic choice for landscaping, attracting native birds, and adding dramatic vertical structure to gardens big and small.
Pseudopanax crassifolius (Lancewood)
Pseudopanax crassifolius, commonly known as Lancewood or Horoeka, is a distinctive New Zealand native tree renowned for its dramatic transformation from juvenile to adult form. In its youth, it showcases long, narrow, downward-pointing leaves with toothed margins, which over time mature into shorter, broader leaves forming a rounded canopy. This evolutionary adaptation is believed to have deterred browsing by Moa birds.
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Pseudopanax ferox (Toothed Lancewood)
Pseudopanax ferox, commonly known as Fierce or Toothed Lancewood, is a NZ native tree that features interesting juvenile and mature forms. The juvenile leaves are long and slender with strongly toothed margins, while the adult form is much bushier and has a braided appearance. It grows slowly to eventually reach 8 m in height and 3 m in width. Pseudopanax ferox is commonly used as an architectural feature, added to a mixed planting, or grown around the pool or patio areas, where it is contained with trimming.
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