This shrub to small tree has a short furrowed trunk with spreading branches that form a broad rounded crown. It has divided leaves with dark green oblong leaflets and the small flowers appear in a cluster in summer, followed by berry-like green fruit.

Hardiness zones 10 to 11

Dizygotheca elegantissima is naturally found from New Caledonia to Polynesia growing in a semi shaded or understorey position. It prefers a moist, organic rich well drained soil in a semi shaded wind protected humid position and is frost and drought tender.

The Threadleaf Aralia is planted for its foliage and varying growth habit. As a juvenile plant it is commonly grown as a potted specimen that is used indoors or in shaded courtyards. The adult tree is planted in parks and botanical collections as a specimen or used in the understorey of a tropical setting and is planted in tropical gardens as a specimen. It establishes in 2 to 4 years and is suitable for coastal regions. ID 617

Dizygotheca (di-zy-go-thee-ka) elegantissima (el’e-gan-TIS-i-ma)

Araliaceae (ah-RA-lee-AY-see-ee)