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ARALIA
Commonly known as Himalayan spikenard
Genus of about 40 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs and rhizomatous perennials.
They originate in southern and eastern Asia, Malaysia, and North, Central and South America.
Trees and shrubs are vigorous growers and are suitable for shady areas in large gardens, adding an exotic look.
Young shoots feature in Asian cuisine and the black berries are favoured by birds which could result in the species becoming invasive.
Bees and flies are also attracted to the flowers.
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DeciduousLeaves to 1.2m (4ft) long with up to 27 narrowly oval leaflets
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White -
Height2m (6½ft) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Vigorous, clump-forming perennial with arching stems. Produces flowers in terminal panicles 1m (39in) long followed by purple-black fruits
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sunShelter from strong winds -
Partial shade
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interestExotic plants
Pests & DiseasesAphids on soft flower stalks
Place of originKashmir, Nepal -
Flower ShapePanicles
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf form
Pinnate(see photos above) -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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2m (6½ft)
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1.5m (5ft) |
Buy Varieties of ARALIA
ARALIA cordata
white flowers in large umbels. Pinnate green leaves
ARALIA cordata 'Sun King'
a fantastic foliage plant forming a mound of golden-yellow leaves. Small white flower spikes and purple berries
ARALIA elata
an architectural plant with white flowers and spiny erect stems
ARALIA elata 'Aureovariegata'
very rare form with yellow variegated leaves
ARALIA elata 'Variegata'
rare form with silver variegated leaves
ARALIA schmidtii var. verticillata
architectural with large leaves and flower spikes
ARALIA spinosa
vicious spines pretty much all over, deserving of the common name devil's walking stick
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