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Fiveleaf Aralia, Acanthopanax

Scientific Name: Eleutherococcus pentaphyllus (Sieb. & Zucc.) Nakai
Synonym: Acanthopanax sieboldianus, Aralia pentaphylla
Family: Araliaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 2-10,14-17,28-41
USDA: 4-10

Sun Exposure: Shade to full sun

Origin: Japan

Growth Habits: Deciduous shrub, up to 10 feet tall (3 m), up to 10 feet wide (3 m), palmate leaves with 5 to 7 fingers-like leaflets, 1 to 2.4 inches long (2-5-6 cm)

Flowers: White insignificant flowers

Watering Needs: Little water to abundant water

Blooming Habits:
Inconspicuous small flowers in late spring, followed by clusters of black berries.

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