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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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

    Landscape groups by tags

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    Acanthopanax sieboldianus 'Variegatus'

    aka Eleutherococcus sieboldianus 'Variegatus', Variegated Aralia, Variegated Five Leaf Aralia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Acanthopanax sieboldianus 'Variegatus' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Eleutherococcus sieboldianus

    aka Five-Fingered Aralia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-10a

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Eleutherococcus sieboldianus foliage by Forestfarm
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