Fierce Lancewood (Pseudopanax Ferox) is a perennial tree in the Araliaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Pseudopanax ferox is a slow-growing, small tree-like plant native to New Zealand, known for its distinctive juvenile foliage with long, narrow, tough leaves that have irregular blunt teeth along the edges.

Fierce Lancewood

Fierce Lancewood

Pseudopanax Ferox

Pseudopanax ferox is a slow-growing, small tree-like plant native to New Zealand, known for its distinctive juvenile foliage with long, narrow, tough leaves that have irregular blunt teeth along the edges.

Quick Facts

Type
tree
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Fierce Lancewood

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Fierce Lancewood
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Taxonomy

Family:Araliaceae
Genus:Pseudopanax