what is this shrub/tree?

14 years ago

I'm sure the Florida folks will know this one.

{{gwi:378412}}Really I am trying to determine if this is a plant whose roots could invade water lines, as I've been told. But I don't know the name to research.

Thanks for looking!

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trini1trini
14 years ago
Could be some type of Aralia (Polysias sp.)
jkrup44
14 years ago
Those leaves look a lot like hibiscus to me.
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fawnridge (Ricky)
14 years ago
It's Aralia, you can tell by the tiny thorns on the leaf and the overall appearance of the tree. I'm not sure which one it is, as I've not seen this one in person, but the root system shouldn't be a problem. Although it does look very close to the house. It's not invasive, by the way. I have five different Aralias in the ground (three genera) and rarely get volunteers.
comas-la
14 years ago
It's the common aralia (Polyscias guilfoylei).
It is not thorns in the leaves and it does not have an invasive root system. It can be slightly toxic (skin reactions) to some people.

Orlando Comas, ASLA
Landscape Architect.
fighting8r
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks everyone, aralia it is. I think I'll root a few pieces to grow elsewhere, and remove it from here, since as I said it is right on top of the pipe. Thanks again, your help as always is appreciated!

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