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Polyscias elegans - council-listed tree
TreeCouncil listedAustralian native
Polyscias elegans

Celery Wood

Polyscias · Araliaceae

Celery Wood (Polyscias elegans) is a australian native tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 8 m high and 8 m spread, with a vase canopy form. Its recorded local performance is somewhat reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.

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Classification

Genus
Polyscias
Family
Araliaceae
Common name
Celery Wood
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban

Polyscias elegans belongs to the Polyscias genus within the Araliaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.

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Cultivation

Care sheet.

Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Part Shade
Soil
Wet soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Fast
Mature size
8 m H × 8 m W
Landscape use

Trial

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Further reading

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    Polyscias elegans verified observation photographiNaturalist · (c) Caleb Catto, some rights reserved (CC BY)