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Would appreciate information on 'panics' (SP?)

18 years ago

Can anyone provide information on panics? Including the correct spelling. (I'm talking about the leafy plants that grow straight up and create a good privacy screen similar to wili wili, but more leafy.)

They've been recommended as a good "fenceline" but I'm not sure if they're invasive, endemic, or if there is something else I should consider before planting these.

Thanks!

Keith

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ilima
18 years ago
Panax is the common name. Polyscias guilfoylei is the botanical name of the most commonly used species for a tall hedge. It is not invasive and it is not a native. Whether or not you should plant something else is entirely dependent on what your needs are and the conditions at the site.

ilima
mangoman50
18 years ago
From what I have been told, Panex is attractive to termites and should not be grown near any buildings. I particularly like the moss curled leaf variety. Nice and tight and seems to be compact.

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