Dendroseris littoralis (Cabbage Tree)
Botanical Information
Family | Asteraceae |
Genus | Dendroseris |
Species | littoralis |
Category | Tropicals, Woody |
Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Origin | South America on Juan Fernandez Islands, Chile |
Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Edible leaves. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | Above 4.5 |
Temperature (°F) | Above 40 |
Height | 2-3 m |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | Propagation by seed and by air layering. |
Cultivation | Consistently moist soils, do not let dry out. Tropical conditions suit this species best. Full sun to light shade. |
Notable Specimens | Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
Leaf Description | Leaves are 46 cm long. |
Flower Description | Bright orange colour. |