'Ohe Makai
Polyscias sandwicensis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Araliaceae
- Genus:
- Polyscias
- Species:
- Polyscias sandwicensis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- Orange, Yellow, Green, Purple
Native Range
United States: Hawaii
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Spheterista reynoldsiana
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Hawaiian dry forests
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Ripe fruits are dark purple and have juicy flesh. A pole pruner is useful in collecting the seeds directly from the tree when ripe. Collect from trees close to the area where the nursery stock will be outplanted. The plant is endemic to all main Hawaiian islands except Kauai and Kaho'olawae.
Source: npn.rngr.net