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ARALIA elata 'Aureovariegata'
Commonly known as Japanese angelica tree
Very rare form with yellow variegated leaves
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Deciduous - large leaves to 1.2m (4ft) comprising up to 80 ovate leaflets, broadly and irregularly margined yellow becoming paler with age. Autumn colouring of yellow, orange or purple
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White -
Height - 5m (16ft) -
Spread - 5m (16ft)
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Tall Shrub - upright, then spreading shrub with stout, spiny stems. Flowers are followed by spherical black fruit to 6mm (¼in) across
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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 avoid leaf damage -
Additional Features - Architectural interest -
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Pests & Diseases - aphids. -
Place of origin - eastern Asia. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Panicles - - large, spreading, panicle-like, compound umbels to 60cm (24in) long of small flowers
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Garden Location/Conditions - Woodland garden -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Gold variegated -
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Leaf form - Bipinnate - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Ovate - see photos above
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Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich.
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Tree Shape - Broadly conical -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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