Eleutherococcus sieboldianus
Fiveleaf Aralia

Previously known as:  Acanthopanax sieboldianus
Eleutherococcus sieboldianus - Overall Shrubs in Fall
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
White (Small greenish-white flowers in May; not ornamentally important)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Attractive rich bright green compound foliage in summer); Yellow (Usually poor yellow fall foliage)
 Fruit Notes:
Black (Small, shiny black berries; not abundant)
 Ultimate Height:
8-10 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
8-10 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Alternate, palmately compound leaves (with 5-7 leaflets each 1-2.5" long) occur on short spurs. Petiole 1-3" long. Leaf scars very narrow and subtended by 1 or 2 prickles.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Barrier 20
  • Border 378
  • Hedge 255
  • Screen 179
  • Drought Tolerant 280
  • Shade Tolerant 114
  • Tolerant of Poor Site Conditions 186
  • Fast Growth Rate 225
  • Notable Texture 278

    • Additional Information

    Tolerates a wide range of soil and environmental conditions, including dry city conditions and shade. Little seasonal interest other than foliage, but extremely durable shrub. Prickles on stems can make pruning difficult. In poor sites, renewal pruning can improve form. In rich organic soils, renewal pruning can lead to rank growth. Usually dioecious.

    4 Eleutherococcus sieboldianus found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12009_13717*AHORTPARK
    22009_06811*ABELL
    32009_13893*AHORTPARK
    42009_06812*ABELL

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