Taka-No-Tsume

Eleutherococcus innovans

Physical Characteristics

Eleutherococcus innovans is a deciduous Tree growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Distribution

E. Asia - Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Secondary;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked. A famine food, it is only used in times of scarcity[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known