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Plant Habit: Shrub
Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Plant Height: 4 - 8 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Leaves are green with gold margins.
Fruit: Other: Small black berries.
Fruiting Time: Late winter or early spring
Winter
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Green
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Fall
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Houseplant
Uses: Suitable for miniature gardens
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • False Aralia
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Plerandra elegantissima
  • Synonym: Schefflera elegantissima
  • Synonym: Dizygotheca elegantissima

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Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2023-03-05
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2022-03-06
Location: My Garden
Date: 2023-05-09
After reading how big this plant gets, I'm going to need a differ
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2022-03-21
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2022-04-16
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2010-10-20

Date: 2013-10-03
Location: my garden, Florida
Date: 2018-07-21
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Location: West Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-12-10
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2016-04-06
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2016-11-04
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