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. |
Photographs
Dendroseris littoralis, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Dendroseris littoralis, leaf. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Dendroseris littoralis, leaf. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Dendroseris liloralis, leaf. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.