Scientific Name
Aralia elata

Common Name
Japanese angelica tree

Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Rapid
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; range of soil types but prefers moist, well drained soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Irregular to spreading; often multistemmed
Height: 20 to 40’
Width: 15 to 30’
Leaf: 3 to 5.5" compound leaves; yellow to reddish purple fall color
Flower/Fruit: 12 to 18" white flowers in August; purple fruit
Comments: Spreads by suckers; large spines on stems
Cultivars: Variegata
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