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ARALIA elata 'Variegata'
Commonly known as Japanese angelica tree
Rare form with silver variegated leaves
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Deciduous - large leaves to 1.2m (4ft) comprising up to 80 ovate leaflets, broadly and irregularly margined creamy white. Autumn colouring of yellow, orange or purple
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White
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Height - 5m (16ft)
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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)
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Partial shade - open or partially shaded site. Shelter from winds to avoid leaf damage
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - aphids.
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Place of origin - eastern Asia.
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Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Silver variegated -
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Leaf form - Bipinnate - see photos above
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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 -
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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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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