Pseudopanax ferox, commonly known as Fierce Lancewood, is a unique, evergreen tree endemic to New Zealand. It has a striking juvenile form, featuring long, narrow, deeply serrated leaves that are dark brown to bronze and droop downward. As the tree matures, it develops a more conventional canopy with shorter, broader green leaves. Pseudopanax ferox produces small, greenish flowers in clusters, followed by dark berries that attract native birds. Due to its distinctive appearance, it is often used as a feature plant in native gardens, urban landscapes, and ecological restoration projects.