Eleutherococcus sessiliflorus

Also Known As

Acanthopanax sessiliflorus
Panax sessiliflorus

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8"-12'
W: 8'-12'

planting zones

3a-9b

Eleutherococcus sessiliflorus plant details

Eleutherococcus sessiliflorus is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eleutherococcus sessiliflorus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: araliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 IN - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, fall color, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eleutherococcus sessiliflorus

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the hardiest shrubs introduced from N. Asia (Bean), this vigorous (to 12' x 12') handsome shrub has striking inky-black fruits in fall; a nice very hardy specimen for the hedge-row or-back-of-the border. PSh/Med