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Species: Eleutherococcus sieboldianus

Eleutherococcus sieboldianus

Variegated Five Leaf Aralia

Found on Course Walks

Dogwood & Common Shrubs

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Variegatus'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub 4 to 8 feet

4'-5'

Deciduous

upright, rounded

Occasionally may revert to solid green leaves. These shoots can be cut out.

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade, Shade

4b

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

None serious

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

Native to China. Formerly known as Acanthopanax sieboldianus

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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