Aralia Bipinnata

By Davis Landscape Architecture @DavisLandArch

Position: Full sun to light shade

Flowering period: Late summer to early autumn

Soil: Moist, well drained

Eventual Height: 7m

Eventual Spread: 4m

Hardiness: 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11, 12, 13

Family: Araliaceae

Aralia bipinnata, commonly known as Chinese or Korean Angelica Tree, is a deciduous shrub or small tree with an upright, spreading habit. Its branches are upright with prickles. Its large mid green leaves are pinnately compound, these form large crowns at the ends of the upright branches. Aralia bipinnata is native to Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. In its native habit it grows in open forest vegetation. Its white flowers appear as a large panicle, appearing from the branch tip and are attractive to pollinating insects. Its small black fruit are attractive to birds. Aralia bipinnata may be used a specimen plant due to its exotic appearance.

Aralia bipinnata (05/05/12 Kew Gardens)

Aralia bipinnata Leaf (05/05/12 Kew Gardens)



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