Polyscias, Balfour Aralia, Dinner Plate Aralia 'Balfouriana'

Polysciasscutellaria

Genus
Polyscias (pol-ISS-skee-as)
Species
scutellaria (skew-teh-LARE-ee)
Synonym
Aralia balfouriana
Polyscias balfouriana
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
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)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Summerland, California

Big Pine Key, Florida

Delray Beach, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Key West, Florida(2 reports)

Melbourne, Florida

Miami, Florida

Mulberry, Florida

New Port Richey, Florida

Palm Beach, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Sugarloaf Shores, Florida

Summerland Key, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida(2 reports)

Central City, Kentucky

Richmond, Maine

Crossville, Tennessee

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Naples, FL | June 2018 | positive

We didn’t know what it was when the Landscaper put it in. But it has survived hurricanes, the odd occasion of frost in SW Florida. It...Read More

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Chambersburg, PA | April 2011 | neutral

After reading this I am pretty sure my best friend is allergic to this plant, after purchasing one on clearance for 1$ she repotted and p...Read More

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J
Delray Beach, FL | January 2011 | positive

I have a beautiful dinner plate aralia growing in a container next to my front door - in total shade - and it's been thriving for several...Read More

K
Pella, IA | December 2008 | positive

I'm growing this plant as a bonsai,,,,kaytucci

H
Coral Springs, FL (Zone 10b) | May 2005 | positive

Very pretty plant...bought this as a miniature, but the growth shows this is a goody that gets really big.
Beware the miniature la...Read More

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