Aralia elata 'Variegata' (Angelica tree 'Variegata')

Botanical name

Aralia elata 'Variegata'

Other names

Angelica tree 'Variegata', Aralia elata 'Albomarginata'

Genus

Aralia Aralia

Variety or Cultivar

'Variegata' _ 'Variegata' is a deciduous large shrub or small tree whose green leaves have white margins and paler undersides. It bears small, white flowers in late summer and early autumn.

Foliage

Deciduous

Tree shape

Open branched, Spreading

Awards

RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Colour

Flower

White in Summer; White in Autumn

Foliage

Green, Variegated in Summer; Yellow, Orange in Autumn

How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Propagation

Variegated cultivars must be grafted. This plant is difficult to propagate and is therefore expensive.

Propagation methods

Grafting

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Aralia elata 'Variegata' (Angelica tree 'Variegata') will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance

Cultivation

Plant in neutral, fertile, humus-rich moist soil in partial shade or full sun. Shelter from strong winds.

Soil type

Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

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

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Aralia elata 'Variegata' (Angelica tree 'Variegata')

Common pest name

Leaf spot: ginseng; Leaf spot: ornamentals

Scientific pest name

Alternaria panax

Type

Fungus

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

A leaf spot disease; some commonly grown pot plants are hosts but main damage is to ginseng.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Aralia elata 'Variegata' (Angelica tree 'Variegata')

Common pest name

pink wax scale; red was scale; ruby wax scale

Scientific pest name

Ceroplastes rubens

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Based on its biology and low potential impact continued action on this pest in the UK would not be considered appropriate. It is likely to be of more concern to southern Member States of the EU; as it is an economic pest of citrus.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Aralia elata 'Variegata' (Angelica tree 'Variegata')

Common pest name

; mango aphid

Scientific pest name

Aphis odinae

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Aphid pest unlikely to survive in the UK and considered to be little or no pytosanitary risk.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/