Eleutherococcus sieboldianus 'Variegatus'

Five Leafed Aralia

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Common Name:

Five Leafed Aralia

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Yellow Variegated Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

275 cm

Maximum width:

275 cm

Five Leafed Aralia (Eleutherococcus sieboldianus 'Variegatus') - Description

E. sieboldianus is native to China and Japan. It bears bright green leaves that have five to seven 1 to 2.5 inch long leaflets that look like fingers on a hand. It also bears clusters of white flowers with clusters of small black berries.

Five Leafed Aralia (Eleutherococcus sieboldianus 'Variegatus') - Blooming

Insects will pollenate the small flowers leading to clusters of purplish-black drupes.

Five Leafed Aralia (Eleutherococcus sieboldianus 'Variegatus') - Growth

Deciduous trees and shrubs. Works well as part of a shrub border. Eleutherococcus usually grows best in full sun, but E. sieboldianus is shade tolerant. They have a good tolerance of urban condition and shearing.

Five Leafed Aralia (Eleutherococcus sieboldianus 'Variegatus') - Planting

Sow seeds in fall or spring in a seedbed. Can also propagate by rooting greenwood cuttings in summer. Greenwood cuttings are taken from shoot-tips of plants, and are harder than softwood cuttings. Suckers are useful and can be separated in spring. Root cuttings work as well, and should be obtained during the winter to be rooted in spring.

Five Leafed Aralia (Eleutherococcus sieboldianus 'Variegatus') - Pest

Uncommon.

Five Leafed Aralia (Eleutherococcus sieboldianus 'Variegatus') - Interesting facts

Although eleuthero is claimed to be similar to ginseng in its herbal properties, the two are from different genera and you should still consult a professional before using herbal remedies.

Five Leafed Aralia (Eleutherococcus sieboldianus 'Variegatus') - Soil and irrigation

Plant is not fussy with soil or irrigation. Eleutherococcus does best in well-draining soil. E. sieboldianus flourishes in poor, dry soil.