Decaisnea insignis - Blue Sausage Shrub Autumn colour Decaisnea fargesii grows new shoots

Decaisnea fargesii grows new shoots easily from the base and can be pruned as well

The green/brown coated nuts are very hard to break but the seed is edible on all species

Alkaline Hardiness -15c Rate of growth Medium Height and spread 2-4m Origin China Pot size 7cm

1cm wide myrtle like

We send out 6 months old plants (from cutting)

Decaisnea insignis - Blue Sausage Shrub Autumn colour Decaisnea fargesii grows new shootsDescription Specification Gift wrap The Blue Sausage Shrub features truly amazing, metallic blue, hanging fruits in autumn, together with yellowing composite leaves. The fruits pulp has a tropical taste, combining the flavour of a cucumber and a mango. A fast growing unusual shrub with an exotic effect. Its main character is the large, handsome pinnate leaves which can reach 80cm x 40cm and its metallic blue, fleshy seed pods that hang on the "naked"