Japanese Aralia is an exotic looking evergreen shrub with huge 16” deeply-lobed palmately leaves that are a glossy dark green. A late bloomer, Japanese Aralia has large clusters of creamy white flowers in umbels in fall that are followed by black fruits. Best shape in dappled sun and moist, well-drained soils.
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Height: |
5' - 8' |
Spread: |
5' - 8’ |
Spacing: |
6’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 10 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious issues, but watch for mites and aphids. Overly moist soils can lead to root rot.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Near Ponds or Pools, Under-story Plantings, Foundation Plantings, Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lilac, Cast Iron Plant, Sarcococca
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.