Aralia rex

Aralia rex

Native to:
Cuba

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Araliaceae
Genus:
Aralia
Species:
Aralia rex

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, greenish-white
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies, birds
Fall Color:
yellow

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds may exhibit irregular germination. Some sources suggest warm followed by cold stratification may improve results.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI