Eleutherococcus japonicus (Araliaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Eleutherococcus japonicus
Deciduous shrub
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The Eleutherococcus japonicus plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and S. Japan. It is a member of the Araliaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Acanthopanax japonicus.

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Latin Name:  Eleutherococcus japonicus
Family:  Araliaceae
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Known Hazards:  None known

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Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in an open loamy soil[1], preferring a well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun[200]. Tolerates poor soils and atmospheric pollution[200].

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