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Dendroseris littoralis


Cabbage Tree




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