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Aralia elata 'Variegata' (v)
  • RHS AGM

angelica tree 'Variegata'

A large deciduous shrub or small tree, the very large bipinnate leaves with white-margined leaflets. Flowers small, white in large panicles from late summer

Synonyms
Aralia elata 'Albomarginata'

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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
Wider than 8 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Variegated White
Summer White Green Variegated White
Autumn White Black
Winter
Position
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Araliaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in partial shade. Shelter from strong winds that may damage the leaves

Propagation

Propagate by grafting, to maintain variegation

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Architectural
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Pruning group 1

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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