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Japanese spikenard | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Japanese spikenard

Aralia cordata Thunb.

Low Maintenance

Genus: Aralia
Family: Araliaceae
Common Names: udo

About this plant

A spreading, suckering perennial, up to 2.5m tall and wide, with large, pinnate leaves that emerge golden-green in spring, maturing to bright green in summer. Small white flowers are borne in large umbels, up to 45cm across, in late summer and are followed by inedible purple fruits

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in a moist, neutral to acidic soil in partial shade but will tolerate full shade, or full sun if kept watered

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagates readily from suckers or propagate by seed

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Suckering

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years