Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araliaceae

Genus:

Cussonia

Species:

Cussonia jatrophoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

greenish-white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouting ability from underground tuber after fire damage. Common in fire-prone grassland ecosystems where it regenerates vigorously.