Eleutherococcus divaricatus
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Basic Information
Family: Araliaceae
Genus: eleutherococcus
Plant ID (slug): eleutherococcus-divaricatus
Numeric ID: 21452
USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Eleutherococcus divaricatus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3.5 m (11ft 6in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.
Distribution
E. Asia - Japan.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Condiment Tea Leaves - cooked[105, 177]. They are parboiled, then dried and used as a winter vegetable[183]. The leaves are used as a condiment[183]. The dried leaves are a tea substitute[177, 183].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Eleutherococcus divaricatus