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Aralia chinensis

Also Known As

  • Chinese Angelica Tree

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 12'-20'
  • W: 12'-20'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Aralia chinensis plant details

Aralia chinensis is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aralia chinensis

Plant type: tree
Plant family: araliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 FT - 20 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: small tree, spiky, windbreak

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aralia chinensis

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Feathery 3-4'! leaves are in proportion with the huge clusters of small white flowers followed by small black fruits which decorate the spiny stems of this suckering tall shrub/small tree in autumn. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Aralia chinensis plant

How to Grow Aralia chinensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12'-18'

Width: 6'-9'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 6'-10'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 3'-6'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 4'-7'

Width: 4'-7'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 4'-8'

Width: 4'-8'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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