Polyscias 'Crispata' (chicken gizzard) is a bushy evergreen cultivar within the Polyscias genus, which includes shrubs and small trees with simple, pinnate or palmately divided leaves. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels and prefers moist but well-drained conditions. It grows well in full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered east, south, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for cultivation as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses, Polyscias 'Crispata' is hardy to H1c and is best propagated by greenwood cuttings or root leafless stem sections in early to mid-summer.

Polyscias 'Crispata' (chicken gizzard) thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideal for houseplants and conservatories with spring and summer interest.

Polyscias 'Crispata'

Polyscias fruticosa, or Ming aralia, is a perennial dicot evergreen shrub or dwarf tree in the ivy family Araliaceae, found in tropical and subtropical regions. The plant grows fairly slowly, up to 3–5 metres (9.8–16.4 ft) in height. The leaves are tripinnate, with a glossy surface. Ming aralia is commonly grown as an ornamental and a potherb, valued for its culinary and medicinal uses. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it needs a warm, frost-free position in the UK (RHS H1c). It works well for houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and east-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Ming Aralia (Polyscias fruticosa) is a member of the Araliaceae family, known for its evergreen nature and distinctive foliage. With its simple, pinnate leaves and clusters of small greenish flowers that can lead to tiny black berries, this plant adds a unique touch to any space. Commonly referred to as the ming tree, it thrives as a charming accent indoors and out.