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
Aralia pentaphylla
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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