Pseudopanax 'Fiddlesticks'

Pseudopanax 'Fiddlesticks' Details

Pseudopanax crassifolius ‘Fiddlesticks’ is a variety of the commonly known Lancewood and is a NZ native grown for its interesting foliage. It has a distinctive juvenile stage whereby it produces lance shaped leaves that are leathery with toothed margins. The leaves vary in colour from pink, red, and yellow and often have an orange midrib. As the plant matures the leaves shorten and the leaf colouring tends to become dark green. This evergreen usually grows with a single, upright stem, and matures to produce a broad crown. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 1 m wide, performing best when planted on a free draining soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of coastal environments, moderate drought, and frost once established. Pseudopanax ‘Fiddlesticks’ is commonly included in a mixed or native planting, used to contrast with other, ‘leafier’ plants, or included for its architectural appearance.