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Aralia elata (Angelica tree)
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1 hour care
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per year
12m
Max height
Max height
12m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Aralia elata
Other names
Angelica tree
Genus
Aralia Aralia
Species
A. elata - A. elata is a deciduous large shrub or small, open tree. It has arching branches of mid-green leaves with paler undersides. It bears tiny white flowers in large panicles in late summer and early autumn.
Aralia elata is: Deciduous
Tree shape
Open branched, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer; Yellow, Orange in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Thrips Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Thrips
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation
Propagate by seed when ripe or root cuttings and suckers. This plant is difficult to propagate and is therefore expensive.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Aralia elata (Angelica tree) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, neutral, well-drained soil in partial shade. Shelter from strong winds.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Aralia elata
Other names
Angelica tree
Genus
Aralia Aralia
Species
A. elata - A. elata is a deciduous large shrub or small, open tree. It has arching branches of mid-green leaves with paler undersides. It bears tiny white flowers in large panicles in late summer and early autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Tree shape
Open branched, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer; Yellow, Orange in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Thrips
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation
Propagate by seed when ripe or root cuttings and suckers. This plant is difficult to propagate and is therefore expensive.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Aralia elata (Angelica tree) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, neutral, well-drained soil in partial shade. Shelter from strong winds.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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