Dendroseris littoralis (Sonchus brassicifolius)

Description

Dendroseris littoralis is a spectacularly exotic looking evergreen, sometimes known as ‘The Cabbage Tree’.  Large, glossy and almost rubbery seeming leaves, the size of tennis rackets reaching up to 20 inches in length.  This plant prefers a partially shaded position out of the strongest sunlight – it will not thrive in temperatures exceeding 30c and we would recommend container growing so the plant can be protected from the winter wet and cold here in the UK.  If conditions are right, beautiful Aster-like orange flowers may form but largely, Dendroseris is grown for the jungly foliage.