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    Also Known As

    • Eleutherococcus sieboldianus 'Variegatus'
    • Variegated Aralia
    • Variegated Five Leaf Aralia

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    3" pot | $16

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    Fewer than 20 at Secret Garden Growers

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    Acanthopanax sieboldianus 'Variegatus' plant details

    Acanthopanax sieboldianus 'Variegatus' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer green and white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and pollution tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acanthopanax sieboldianus 'Variegatus'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: araliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous gold, green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: green and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acanthopanax sieboldianus 'Variegatus'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and pollution
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    With each 3-to-5 parted leaf edged in a broad border of creamy white, ?this is one of the daintiest of variegated shrubs? (Bean); multi-trunked arching shrub to 8' with large clusters of black berries in fall. PSh-Sh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Elegant, upright growing deciduous shrub with arching stems; 8-10' tall and wide - fringed leaves with rich creamy to golden borders - A.M. sun to deep shade. Magnificent as an easy espalier on a lightly shaded wall!!! Rarely offered.  USDA Zone 5  3" pot

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Airy masses of deep pink flowers cover the red-tinged foliage from late spring through fall. This selection has a sturdy upright habit that does not have a tendency to fall open like other varieties do. Tolerates heat, drought, and humidity. Useful in sunny mixed borders and rock gardens, and in containers.

    By: Noname Nursery

    One of J.C. Raulston’s ‘care’ packages in the 80’s. This plant is almost indestructible. Our largest plant is 6’x6’and has small variegated leaves. The plant will grow in full sun to deep shade. The overall shrub effect is creamy white. There are several cultivars called variegatus but this has the best foliage of all.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Though uncommon, variegated five-leaf aralia is an easy care and low maintenance addition to the shade garden. Tolerant of a wide range of soils, including drought, it quickly grows into a medium-sized arching shrub. Palmately compound leaves are mint-green with an irregular creamy-white margin. Great for adding interest and structure to the shade garden. Great with Hosta and grasses.

    By: Botanophilia

    Wherever this carefree east Asian native is staged, it quickly matures into an engaging, medium-sized specimen full of panache. Buckeye-style, bright green five-fingered leaves are artfully splashed with irregular creamy, white margins and sport small spines at their bases, while lining numerous upright and arching cane-like stems. The hardy thicket-like, deciduous mound has so much fortitude.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    This is a fairly rare form of the Fiveleaf Aralia. Plants have a loose airy habit and the palmate compound leaves are handsomely edged in white. Variegation patterns may vary from leaf to leaf. A very handsome plant yet tough and adaptable many conditions. Good choice for difficult spots. Only grows 3-4? in ten years. Recommended by: Garden Clubs of America

    By: Fantastic Plants

    White or occasionally yellow edged glossy foliage. Highly sought after for it's ability to brighten up a shaded area. This is a very effective plant in areas of dry shade -- always a tricky spot for shrubs, as well as Perennials. This Variegated Aralia can definitely add foliar interest. It does have 'prickers', so site it appropriately. Beside the chair where your Mother-in-Law always sits might not be the best spot -- or then again... .

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    An effective plant for areas that are dry and in partial shade, this variegated Aralia relative adds foliar interest to otherwise dull situations. It also sports prickles should you be want to encourage boundaries. 15-20" plants for spring shipping.

    By: Avant Gardens

    A very tough deciduous shrubs with variegated palmate green and white leaves. Tolerates sun to shade well and grows 6' tall and wide.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Acanthopanax sieboldianus 'Variegatus' plant

    How to Grow Acanthopanax sieboldianus 'Variegatus'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • pollution tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • green

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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