Family ARALIACEAE
Genus Cussonia
Species zuluensis
SA Plant Number 561
Basionym Cussonia zuluensis

Cussonia zuluensis is a fairly hardy, evergreen, small, sparsely branched, multi-stemmed tree with leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. New growth flushes purplish-red. The umbels of greenish-yellow flowers appear from September to February and are followed by fleshy, mauve, goblet-shaped fruit which are relished by birds.

A decorative tree for the garden and containers. Plant in a protected corner in shady or semi-shade conditions, in well drained soil.

Do not plant Cussonia near walls, pools, pipes or paving as they have an aggressive root system.

Size: Up to 4m

Fruit for birds: Birds relish the ripe fruit

Landscaping: Cussonia zuluensis is an excellent feature or specimen plant for the frost-free garden. It aso makes a great container plant. Good foliage contrast to add to a bushclump planting.

Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal

Natural Habitat Bushveld, Grassland

Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Fairly Hardy, Hardiness - Frost: Protect when young, Plant Type: Tree - Small, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Shade - Light, Position: Sun - Morning, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Soil: Sandy Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Bird Friendly, Garden Uses: Bonsaai, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Form Plant, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Garden Uses: Specimen, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Hardy, Garden type: Bushclumps, Garden type: Grassland Garden,

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