This can be used as either a feature or high profile bedding plant. This species originates from southern China. It grows up to 5m tall and has distinctive floppy ends to the segments of each leaf. Initially slow growing it will develop a stout trunk with age. Best in warmer climates with some summer rainfall.
- Type
- Exotic
- Maintenance
- Low
- Water use
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Container
- Zero
- Size
- Trees 7 metres +
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Zones
- Moist tropical, Semi-arid with summer rain, Moist temperate with hot summers, Arid interior, Moist temperate with warm summers
- Soils
- Sandy, Loam, Clay
- Regions
- Yarra Valley Water plants
- Shade levels
- Full sun, Sun/shade
- Gardens
- Subtropical