False Aralia
Common Name: False Aralia
Species Name: Schefflera elegantissima
Family Name: Araliaceae
Examples of False Aralia Schefflera elegantissima
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New Caledonia |
| Sun Preference | Partial |
| Susceptibility | Leaf spot, root rot, spider mites, scale and mealybugs |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 3-foot diameter, 5-foot height
- Leaves: Palmately compound, with 7-11 linear-lanceolate, toothed leaflets; leaflets are reddish-brown with a lighter midrib
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| Notes | Most commonly used as a single specimen |