ARALIA schmidtii var. verticillata

Commonly known as Angelica tree, Sakhalin spikenard

Architectural with large leaves and flower spikes
  • Deciduous
    2- or 3-pinnate leaves to 15cm (6in) long, with ovate, finely toothed leaflets to 45cm (18in) long
  • Height
    3m (10ft)
  • Spread
    2m (6½ft)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Upright perennial. Produces small flowers in panicle-like, compound umbels to 1m (39in) long, followed by spherical black fruits
  • 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)
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade

ARALIA schmidtii var. verticillata

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Architectural interest
    Good to know
    Possibly a sub-species of A. cordata. Wildlife plant - bees and other insects. Early growth can be nipped by frost. Edible young shoots with a lemon flavour
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids
    Place of origin
    Eastern Asia, northern Japan
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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3m (10ft)
Herbaceous - guide for size not form Average Person
  2m (6½ft)
 

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