Pseudopanax colensoi – Mountain Five Finger

Pseudopanax colensoi for Sale – Availability and Sizing

The Plant Company offers Pseudopanax colensoi in convenient 2.5-litre containers, with plants averaging 40 cm in height. These nursery-grown specimens are ready to enhance your garden, whether you're starting a new planting or adding to an existing landscape. Please note that availability may vary due to seasonal demand; contact us for current stock information.

Distinctive Foliage and Seasonal Flowers

Pseudopanax colensoi features fleshy, green leaflets arranged fan-like on very short stems, creating a lush, tropical appearance. In spring, it produces heavily scented, cream-colored flowers, followed by small black fruits carried in large sprays below the leaves. These attributes not only add visual interest but also attract native birds, enhancing your garden's biodiversity.

Ideal for Various Garden Uses

This versatile shrub is commonly included in mixed plantings, used in revegetation projects, or planted around outdoor living areas such as barbecue or patio spaces. Its dense foliage makes it suitable for shelter or screening purposes, and it thrives in a range of garden styles, including alpine, backyard, city & courtyard, front yard, Japanese, Mediterranean, modern, native, and riparian gardens.

Growing Conditions and Maintenance

Pseudopanax colensoi performs best in well-drained soil and full sun, though it can tolerate partial shade, where it may develop a more open habit. It is tolerant of wind, coastal environments, moderate drought, and frost once established. While it requires some protection during establishment, it is generally easy to grow and has low maintenance requirements, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.