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    • Photo of Aralia elata flower, foliage by Pixeltoo

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    Also Known As

    • Japanese Angelica Tree

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 12'-18'
    • W: 6'-9'

    planting zones

    • 4a-10a

    1 gallon | $39

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    Aralia elata plant details

    Aralia elata is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aralia elata

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: araliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 9 FT - wide, 12 FT - 18 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in summer
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aralia elata

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    At all times a striking plant, this large suckering shrub/small tree arranges its huge double-cut leaves (red in fall) like elegant palm fronds at its stem tips with gorgeous, showy umbels of white flowers; the young shoots are eaten in Japan and Korea either pickled or fried in tempura batter. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Large suckering 2-pinnate leaved tree. Deciduous.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Aralia elata plant

    How to Grow Aralia elata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

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

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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