Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Aralia (uh-RAY-lee-uh) (Info)
Species: elata (el-AH-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Variegata
Synonym:Aralia Hercules Club
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Category:
Trees
Height:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Variegated
Silver/Gray
Smooth-Textured
Veined
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting:
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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