This large shrub has a short smooth spiny trunk with spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has large dark glossy green lobed leaves and the white cup-shaped flowers appear in a branched cluster during spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12

Trevesia sundaicais naturally found Indonesia from Java to Sumatra growing in the understory of rainforests form sea level to an altitude of 1,500 m (4,921 ft).

It prefers a well drained organic rich moist soil that is tending acidic and grows in a humid semi-shaded to sunny wind protected position and is drought and frost tender.

The Snowflake Aralia is grown for its unusual foliage and tis rounded crown. It is planted in large or botanic gardens as a specimen or is used in the understory of tropical gardens.

It is also planted along water courses or around water features for a tropical effect. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions establishing in 3-4 years. The leaves are used in floral arrangements and in cold regions it is planted in a glasshouse orconservatory, although it will tolerate zone 9. ID 3189

Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery.

Trevesia (tre-VES-ee-uh) sundaica(soon-DY-ka)

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