Cussonia paniculata Highveld cabbage tree

Indigenous; 4m
Planting position: Full sun.
Tolerates drought. Poor soil.
Requires regular watering while young. Well-draining, alkaline soil.
Propagate from spring-sown seed.

A palm-like tree used for its interesting shape, with small insignificant flowers in summer. The leaves are lobed and pinnate.
Cussonia spicata (Natal cabbage tree, 5m) is a shapely tree with the same interesting foliage as the Highveld version. In summer, green flowers are borne that look like 20cm long candles.