Eleutherococcus sieboldianus
Fiveleaf Aralia

Previously known as: Acanthopanax sieboldianus

Eleutherococcus sieboldianus - Overall Shrubs in Fall

Family:

Araliaceae (Ginseng Family) 7

Genus:

Eleutherococcus (Acanthopanax Aralia) 2

Plant Type:

Shrub 468

Growth Forms:

Arching 25

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 515

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 836

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:

Tolerant of Poor Site Conditions 187

Fast Growth Rate 229

Notable Texture 282

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.