Aralia elata 'Variegata' - 80-100 CM C130

Description
The Japanese angelica tree 'Variegata' (Aralia elata) is a bizarre, multi-stemmed large shrub with decorative, black, round fruits. It produces white flowers arranged in umbels from August to September. The Japanese angelica tree 'Variegata' also has pinnate, dark green leaves with a white edge. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 m and is approx. 2 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Japanese angelica tree 'Variegata' are dark green, pinnate, alternate, with entire margins and a white edge. Japanese angelica tree 'Variegata' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Dark grey, spiny bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese angelica tree 'Variegata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese angelica tree 'Variegata' is a bizarre and multi-stemmed large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers of Japanese angelica tree 'Variegata' appear in umbels from August to September.

Fruit
The black, round drupes of Aralia elata 'Variegata' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture

Shoots
The shoots of Aralia elata 'Variegata' are spiny.

Root
Aralia elata 'Variegata' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.