Mazhar Botanic Garden

Cussonia paniculata Eckl. & Zeyh.

Mountain cabbage tree

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000594
English name: Mountain cabbage tree
Arabic name: اراليا بانيكولاتا
Native: South Africa
Country: South Africa
(PGR): Very rare

Deciduous small tree up to 5 m tall Bark longitudinal fissured, thick and corky leaves leathery blue-green, digitately compound,leaflets up to 30 -60 cm, deeply lobed flowers fleshy, light green fruit purple-maroon

ornamental. leaves good fodder. bonsai.

Texture: Chalk Clay Loam Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Well drained
Topography: Mountainous
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
Flowering time: Winter and spring
Zone: 9a : 11b
pH range: 5.0-7.0

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