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‘Variegatus’
Aralia
Acanthopanax sieboldianus
'Variegatus'
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- Colorful variegation
- Fragrant
- Durable
- Description
Now known as Eleutherococcus sieboldianus, variegated aralia offers glossy yellow and green palmate leaves. Very tough and adaptable, it requires little care or attention. It will tolerate dry, poor sites and urban conditions with air pollution. The small spines at the base of leaf petioles make it suitable for security plantings as well as assuring excellent deer resistance.
- USDA Zone
- 4 - 8 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 5 - 10'
- Width
- 7 - 12'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Green
- Foliage Color
- Variegated
General Care
Soil
Grows easily even in challenging sites.Pruning
Prune back hard every few years. Naturally grows with a rather unruly habit that may benefit from trimming or pruning, depending on your goals.Uses
This tough and tolerant shrub can be used as a security hedge, planted under windows, or as a showy specimen. Its adaptable habit allows the gardener to achieve a variety of goals.Growing Tips
Though it can be course in appearance, this ultra-tough plant can grow anywhere and makes a good choice for a living fence.Features: Foliage interest, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators
Filters: Botanical genus: Acanthopanax, Common name: Aralia, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Green flowers, Variegated foliage
Features: Foliage interest, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators
Filters: Botanical genus: Acanthopanax, Common name: Aralia, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Green flowers, Variegated foliage