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Aralia chapaensis

A large deciduous perennial with spiny stems and large bi-pinnate leaves. Large loose clusters of creamy-white flowers in autumn, become dark-red and are followed by purple-black berries in winter

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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Cream White Green
Winter Purple Red Black
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Araliaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Aralia can be deciduous trees, shrubs or perennials, with large, simple or pinnately compound leaves and tiny greenish-white flowers in large terminal clusters, followed by small black fruits

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Vietnam

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any good soil which drains effectively. Allow enough space for impressive leaves to display. For more information see shrub cultivation.

Propagation

Propagate by division on spring or seed. For more advice see our information on how to propagate from seed (tree/shrub

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
Pruning

Tidy up in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility

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