Aralia
Botanical name: Polyscias
Aralia
Botanical name: Polyscias
Description
Aralia are a diverse group of small trees and shrubs that are grown for their beautiful foliage. Several species of aralia are very popular houseplants and are highly regarded for their ability to thrive in near-complete shade. In some areas of Polynesia, fast, woody-stemmed species of aralia are grown for fencing.
Species of Aralia
Shield aralia
Shield aralia is a many-branched small tree or evergreen shrub that can grow from 1 to 6 m tall. It is often grown as a hedge plant or an ornamental because it has showy foliage. The plants’ leaves are sometimes used as plates in some countries.
Ming aralia 'Ming'
Ming aralia 'Ming' are a diverse group of small trees and shrubs that are grown for their beautiful foliage. Several species of ming aralia 'Ming' are very popular houseplants and are highly regarded for their ability to thrive in near-complete shade. In some areas of Polynesia, fast, woody-stemmed species of ming aralia 'Ming' are grown for fencing.
Geranium aralia
The geranium aralia is a shrub plant native to tropical Asia. Without pruning, these plants can grow very tall, with stiff, spreading branches. They take well to shaping, so they have been used to create both bonsai trees and hedges. The green leaves sometimes have white or yellow outlines.
Ming aralia
The ming aralia is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 1 to 2 m in height. The leaves are dark green with a glossy texture. It is commonly grown as a houseplant and is appealing for its interwoven leaves, as well as unique gnarls on the trunk where older branches have died off.
Polyscias sambucifolia
Polyscias sambucifolia are a diverse group of small trees and shrubs that are grown for their beautiful foliage. Several species of polyscias sambucifolia are very popular houseplants and are highly regarded for their ability to thrive in near-complete shade. In some areas of Polynesia, fast, woody-stemmed species of polyscias sambucifolia are grown for fencing.
Scientific Classification
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