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    ARALIA
    ARALIA elata
    ARALIA elata
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    ARALIA elata

    Commonly known as Japanese angelica tree

    An architectural plant with white flowers and spiny erect stems
     
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    • 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.
    • 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
    • Panicles
      Large, spreading, panicle-like, compound umbels to 60cm (24in) long, of small flowers
    • Border
      Suitable for the back of a large border
    • Woodland garden
      Woodland edge
    • Fully hardy
    • Bipinnate
    • Ovate
    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich.
    • Partial shade
      Open or partially shaded site. Shelter from winds to prevent leaf damage
    • Broadly conical
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        10m (33ft)
      		  
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Aralia elata - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide
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    ARALIA elata 'Aureovariegata'
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    Very rare form with yellow variegated leaves
     
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    £100.00
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