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    Aralia cordata

    Also Known As

    • Cordate Spikenard

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-8'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Aralia cordata plant details

    Aralia cordata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts bees and birds 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. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aralia cordata

    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: easy-to-grow, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aralia cordata

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Blooms: summer, white, black fruit in fall/ large foliage, herbaceous, deciduous Zone 4-9. 6', japan, shade-sun, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Aralia cordata plant

    How to Grow Aralia cordata

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • 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
    Photo of Aralia cachemirica foliage, fruit by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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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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