Pseudopanax lessonii

Houpara

Pseudopanax lessonii, commonly known as houpara, is a shrub of coastal forest and scrubby areas from the Three Kings Islands to Poverty Bay. Houpara grows to 3-4m and has attractive leathery leaves composed of 3-5 leaflets that are broadly oval with shallow serrations near the tips. This is particularly good species for coastal planting. It is better in dry conditions and responds well to pruning.

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Habitat:
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Suits temperate conditions.
Suits coastal conditions.

Sunlight:
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Prefers heavy shade.
Prefers semi shade.

Application:
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Use in mass specimen landscape plantings.
Use in revegetation planting.

Size:
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Mature: diameter 2.5m x height 4m
Planting centres: 1.5m

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