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ARALIA elata 'Aureovariegata'

Commonly known as Japanese angelica tree

Very rare form with yellow variegated leaves
Further Reading....
  • 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
  • White
  • Height
    5m (16ft)
  • Spread
    5m (16ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Upright, then spreading shrub with stout, spiny stems. Flowers are followed by spherical black fruit 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 avoid leaf damage

ARALIA elata 'Aureovariegata'

 
  • Additional Features
    Architectural interest
    Exotic plants
    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
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Gold variegated
  • Leaf form
    Bipinnate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • 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.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    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
5m (16ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  5m (16ft)
 

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