Cussonia sp. (Cabbage Tree)

Cussonia sp. (Cabbage Tree) green leaves plant growing in a dense cluster on thick stems.
Cussonia sp. (Cabbage Tree) showing green leaves arranged in a circular pattern on woody stems.

Botanical name: Cussonia sp.

Common name: Cabbage Tree

Family: Araliaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dry

Cussonias in general have the peculiar habit of producing their attractive leaves toward the ends of thick branches in large round heads.

Cussonia sphaerocephala is the rare species similar in most respects to the better known Cussonia spicata, differing mainly in the larger, more rounded flowering panicle.

Similar plants: Cussonia sp. (Cabbage Tree)


Cussonia sp. (Cabbage Tree) with lobed green leaves in a close up plant shot
Cussonia sp. (Cabbage Tree) thick green leaves grow from stems in a natural cluster
Cussonia sp. (Cabbage Tree) tan seeds, close up of scattered dry oval shaped plant items.
Cussonia sp. (Cabbage Tree) seeds resting on white surface below wooden ruler for size measurement.
Cussonia sp. (Cabbage Tree) tan seeds on a plate, close up shot of scattered fruit
Cussonia sp. (Cabbage Tree) seeds are tan and elongated, scattered across a flat surface.


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