Eleutherococcus japonicus
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Basic Information
Family: Araliaceae
Genus: eleutherococcus
Plant ID (slug): eleutherococcus-japonicus
Numeric ID: 21395
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Eleutherococcus japonicus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). It is in flower in May. 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 - C. and S. Japan.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked[105, 177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Eleutherococcus japonicus