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ARALIA elata
Commonly known as Japanese angelica tree
An architectural plant with white flowers and spiny erect stems
Further Reading....
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DeciduousLarge leaves to 1.2m (4ft) long comprising up to 80 ovate leaflets, dark-green above, paler below. Autumn colouring of yellow, orange or purple.
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White
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Height10m (33ft)
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Spread10m (33ft)
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TreeVigorous, suckering upright, then spreading tree or large shrub with spiny stems. Flowers are followed by spherical black fruits to 6mm (¼in) across
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Partial shadeOpen or partially shaded site. Shelter from winds to prevent leaf damage
ARALIA elata
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- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interestExotic plantsGood to knowA Japanese delicacy. Fry young end-shoots in a tempura batter. Wildlife plant. Attracts insects.Pests & DiseasesAphids.Place of originEastern Asia.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapePaniclesLarge, spreading, panicle-like, compound umbels to 60cm (24in) long, of small flowers
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for the back of a large borderWoodland gardenWoodland edge
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf formBipinnate
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Leaf shapeOvate
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Tree ShapeBroadly conical
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Aralia elata - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How to plant a tree
- Ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Clearing up fallen beech tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning and Shaping Magnolia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
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Buy Varieties of ARALIA elata
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ARALIA elata 'Aureovariegata'
Japanese angelica tree
very rare form with yellow variegated leaves
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![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ARALIA elata 'Variegata'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/aralia_elata_variegata_308.jpg)
ARALIA elata 'Variegata'
Japanese angelica tree
rare form with silver variegated leaves
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