Rarely offered evergreen shrub introduced into horticulture by CrugFarm. Related to Fatsiaand Tetrapanax(Araliaceae) . A small single stemmed tree naturalybut with pinchingout can be encouraged to branch and multistemto make a eyecatchingshrub. Very much desired by exotic gardenenthusiasts to add that junglylook. Best planted at the beginning of the season to let it get established for the following Winter. Semi shade to shade best and sheltered from cold easterly/northernwind. Can be grown in a pot and cold greenhouse for the colder months but is capable of withstanding -10C.