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elk clover

Aralia californica

Genus: Aralia
Family: Araliaceae
Common Names: spikenard, Western aralia, Western spikenard

About this plant

A large, deciduous perennial with spiny stems and massive bi-pinnate leaves. Large loose clusters of greeny-white flowers in autumn, become dark-red, purple-black berries in winter.

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any good moisture-retentive soil. Allow enough space for impressive leaves to display. For more information see shrub cultivation.

Pruning

Tidy up in spring

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring, or seed. For more advice see our information on how to propagate from seed (tree/shrub

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardArchitectural

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years