ARALIA elata

Commonly known as Japanese angelica tree

An architectural plant with white flowers and spiny erect stems
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Large leaves to 1.2m (4ft) long comprising up to 80 ovate leaflets, dark-green above, paler below. Autumn colouring of yellow, orange or purple.
  • White
  • Height
    10m (33ft)
  • Spread
    10m (33ft)
  • Tree
    Vigorous, suckering upright, then spreading tree or large shrub with spiny stems. Flowers are followed by spherical black fruits to 6mm (¼in) across
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy 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)
  • Partial shade
    Open or partially shaded site. Shelter from winds to prevent leaf damage

ARALIA elata

 
  • Additional Features
    Architectural interest
    Exotic plants
    Good to know
    A Japanese delicacy. Fry young end-shoots in a tempura batter. Wildlife plant. Attracts insects.
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids.
    Place of origin
    Eastern Asia.
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
    Large, spreading, panicle-like, compound umbels to 60cm (24in) long, of small flowers
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for the back of a large border
    Woodland garden
    Woodland edge
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf form
    Bipinnate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich.
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly conical
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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Aralia elata - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
10m (33ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  10m (33ft)
  

Buy Varieties of ARALIA elata

AWARD
ARALIA elata 'Aureovariegata'

ARALIA elata 'Aureovariegata'

Japanese angelica tree

very rare form with yellow variegated leaves

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£100.00 each 
AWARD
ARALIA elata 'Variegata'

ARALIA elata 'Variegata'

Japanese angelica tree

rare form with silver variegated leaves

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£100.00 each 

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