This unusual large shrub to small tree has an upright trunk that is topped with divided leaves forming a rounded crown. It has oblong lobed grey-green leaflets and the yellow flowers appear in panicles during late summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Cussonia paniculatais naturally found in South Africa growing in mountainous habitats in moderately fertile well-drained moist soils. It prefers a open sunny position and is drought tolerant but frost tender.

Cabbage Tree is grown for its unique appearance and is planted in parks and gardens as a curiosity or as a botanic garden specimen. It will establish in 2 to 4 years and can tolerate drier conditions or is suitable for temperate mountain gardens. This plant is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery. ID 1457

Cussonia(kus-SOH-nee-uh) paniculata (pan-ik-U-la-tä)

Araliaceae(ah-RA-lee-AY-see-ee)