Eleutherococcus sieboldianus
Siebold eleutherococcus
A spiny deciduous shrub of lax, scrambling habit, with bright green leaves divided into about seven lance-shaped segments, and greenish-white flowers in late spring and early summer
Synonyms
Acanthopanax spinosus misappliedAcanthopanax sieboldianus
see moreAcanthopanax pentaphyllus
Eleutherococcus spinosus misapplied
Aralia pentaphylla
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | White | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Eleutherococcus are deciduous trees, shrubs and climbers with palmately lobed leaves and tiny white flowers borne in simple or compound umbels, followed by black fruits
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained poor to moderatelly fertile soil, ideally in full sun, but it will tolerate shade and clay soils if well-drained
Propagation
Propagate by seed in autumn or spring. Take softwood cuttings in early summer or root cuttings in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 1, but it will usually tolerate renovation pruning in winter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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