Macgillivray's Aralia
Polyscias macgillivrayi
Also known as: Polyscias grandifolia
- Native to:
- Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., Gilbert Is., Guam, Marianas, New Guinea, Palau, Santa Cruz Is., Solomon Is.
Halenhardy
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Araliaceae
- Genus:
- Polyscias
- Species:
- Polyscias macgillivrayi
- USDA Symbol:
- POMA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers organic matter-rich environments