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Aralia californica

Aralia californica
Elk clover, spikenard, Western aralia

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Beautiful, very floriferous, sturdy. Planted for 16 years in the shade of birch trees.

Raynal, 21/03/2019

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Aralia californica, a tall perennial with decorative white flowers.
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
80 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Shrubs or perennials of great ornamental interest for those who love plants with spectacular foliage. Moist and deep soil, rich, even clayey, and preferably without limestone. For shade or damp partial shade.

Great spectacular perennial plant with compound foliage, producing panicles of white flowers followed by dark fruits. The foliage disappears in winter.

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Aralia californica (Flowering) Flowering
Aralia californica (Foliage) Foliage
Aralia californica (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time July to August
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 80 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Aralia

Species

californica

Family

Araliaceae

Other common names

Elk clover, spikenard, Western aralia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Planting period

Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Back of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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