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Eleutherococcus nodiflorus

Also Known As

  • Acanthopanax gracilistylis
  • Acanthopanax nodiflorus
  • Eleutherococcus gracilistylis
  • Chinese Ginseng

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-8'
  • W: 8'-10'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

Eleutherococcus nodiflorus plant details

Eleutherococcus nodiflorus is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eleutherococcus nodiflorus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: araliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
Uses: hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eleutherococcus nodiflorus

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Chinese Ginseng is a tonic herb used in for maintaining good health as well as for treating cold, damp conditions; similar to E.spinosus in use and look, a thorned arching 3-8' shrub with finely toothed leaves. PSh-Sh/M

Gardening facts about Eleutherococcus nodiflorus plant

How to Grow Eleutherococcus nodiflorus

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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