Aralia elata | Japanese Angelica Tree - 60-80cm, 20lt Cupressus

Aralia elata | Japanese Angelica Tree - 60-80cm, 20lt CupressusAralia elata, or Angelica tree, is a large, deciduous shrub or small tree with irregular form. Its spreading habit can be single or multi stemmed. The rough grey bark is covered in sharp prickles. Spiny, unbranched stems have an umbrella like canopy of large, bi pinnate, dark green leaves that turn pale yellow and red in autumn. Tiny, creamy white flowers bloom in late summer and autumn and are followed by clusters of small, purple to black berries,

They are sterile and have no pollen so the plant will not self-seed

deciduous tree with broad weeping crown

perfect for larger informal

cold and urban pollution

Tolerant of a range of soil types

and glossy green

It is resistant to frost but needs to be sheltered from harsh

silvery-grey

It is great as an accent plant

Perfect for jams

The profusion of stunning

great for patio and roof gardens