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Also Known As
- Japanese Angelica Tree
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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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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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
aka Sun King Spikenard
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 3'-6'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Kashmir Aralia
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-7'
Width: 4'-7'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Elk Clover, Spikenard
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 4'-8'
Width: 4'-8'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Aralia elata 'Albomarginata', Variegata Japanese Angelica Tree, Variegated Japa Angelica Tree, Variegated Japanese Aralia Tree
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 10'-25'
Width: 8'-15'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
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