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    Aralia californica [SB119651]

    Also Known As

    • Elk Clover
    • Spikenard

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-8'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Aralia californica [SB119651] plant details

    Aralia californica [SB119651] is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by purple and red fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aralia californica [SB119651]

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: araliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: big leaves, medicinal, serrated leaves, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aralia californica [SB119651]

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Aralia californica [SB119651] plant

    How to Grow Aralia californica [SB119651]

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • red
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Japanese Angelica Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-10a

    Size

    Height: 12'-18'

    Width: 6'-9'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Fatsia japonica

    aka Aralia japonica, Aralia sieboldii, Japanese Aralia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Aralia cordata 'Sun King'

    aka Sun King Spikenard

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Aralia cordata 'Sun King' foliage by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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    Aralia cachemirica

    aka Kashmir Aralia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-7'

    Width: 4'-7'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Aralia californica

    aka Elk Clover, Spikenard

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Aralia californica foliage by J.G. in SF
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