Fabian Aralia: Polyscias scutellaria – 6 inch pot

The Fabian Aralia, Polyscias balfouriana (also known as Polyscias scutellaria) is a popular variety of the Dinner Plate Aralia. This species highly valued by bonsai lovers and design-focused collectors for its upright growth on a thick, woody stump, which gives it a sophisticated miniature tree-like appearance. It features dark, leathery leaves with a glossy, almost metallic sheen that are arranged in a circular, umbrella-like formation atop a woody trunk. The leaves are deeply lobed and variegated with a sophisticated blend of green, cream, and purple.