Aralia elata - 'Variegata' (Japanes Angelica Tree)

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Type	Tree, Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Compact Rounded Tree, Architectural Form
Size	Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours	White Flowers (Summer), Medium green Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness	Frost hardy
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Aralia elata Description

This fine architectural deciduous produces a profusion of exotic frond like leaves. Foliage is coloured a cream white. Ideal for planting as an specimen or at the back of a bed, but beware of spines on all branches / stems. 5 m tall x 6m.

Aralia elata - Cultivation Notes

Preferring a sheltered area, this smallish tree will flourish any moisture retentive soil and a shelter from cold winds. Prune out any green leafy growth. Ideal for smaller sheltered urban gardens.

Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Aralia elata:

Ornamental winter bark / tracery
Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors!
Suitable for container growing
Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
Tolerates heavy clay soils

Weaknesses of Aralia elata

Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!
Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations

Design & Plant Use for Aralia elata:

Added winter interest from attractive bark or stems

If you like this plant you may also be interested in these:
trees with ornamental winter bark
plants for pots and containers
architectural plants
plants for heavy clay soils

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