Encyclopedia · Araliaceae · Polyscias elegans
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
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Polyscias elegans verified observation photograph — iNaturalist · (c) Caleb Catto, some rights reserved (CC BY)

