Polyscias Species, Shield Aralia, Plum Aralia, Dinner Plate Aralia

Polysciasscutellaria

Genus
Polyscias (pol-ISS-skee-as)
Species
scutellaria (skew-teh-LARE-ee)
Synonym
Crassula scutellaria
Nothopanax scutellarius
Paratropia latifolia
Polyscias scutellarioides
Polyscias tricochleata
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brea, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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East Hemet, CA (Zone 7a) | March 2013 | positive

I have made three bonsai trees from this plant. They seem strong and grow fast. I do not know very much about this plant. (sorry)

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