Plants in genus cussonia
Plants in genus cussonia
Cussonia spicata
Cussonia spicata, native to Sub-Saharan Africa, is an evergreen tree favored by wild elephants. It can grow up to 40 feet tall with a rounded canopy and brilliant green leaves. The tree blooms in spring and summer with green and white flowers and is used in traditional African medicine. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.