Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree)

Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) with green leaves and white flower clusters, tree view.
Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) with green foliage and clusters of white flower sprays.

Botanical name: Aralia elata

Common name: Japanese Angelica Tree

Family: Araliaceae

Origin: China, Korea

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 4-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersThorny or spinyEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

In Japan, the shoots (taranome) are eaten in the spring.

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Image gallery: 9 images
Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) green leaves with thin branches reaching toward blue sky
Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) showing multiple compound green leaves against a clear sky
Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) pink flower cluster with tiny black fruit close up
Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) pink stalks with small white buds and dark round fruit
Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) pink flower cluster among large green leaves on tree
Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) pink flower panicle surrounded by lush green foliage on branches.
Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) pink flower clusters with dark berries and green leaves.
Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) pink flower clusters mixed with dark berries above green leaves.
Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) green leaves with large clusters of small white plant flowers.
Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) showing detailed green leaves and large clusters of white flowers.
Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) purple fruit clusters on green leafy branch close up
Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) carries small purple berries on delicate stems among green leaves.
Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) green leaves with pink flower clusters on tree branches
Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) with spreading branches, green leaves, and soft pink flower clusters.
Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) with off-white flowers, pink stems, and dark black fruit.
Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) showing clusters of off-white flowers, pink stems, and black fruit.
Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) with green leaves and pink flower clusters on tree.
Aralia elata (Japanese Angelica Tree) showing large green leaves alongside clusters of pink flowers.


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