Eleutherococcus senticosus Siberian ginseng (Araliaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Eleutherococcus senticosus
Siberian ginseng
Deciduous shrub
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The Eleutherococcus senticosus plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Siberia. It is a member of the Araliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Siberian ginseng. Some home gardeners know the variety as Acanthopanax senticosus.

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Latin Name:  Eleutherococcus senticosus
Common Name:  Siberian ginseng
Family:  Araliaceae
Author:  Rupr.&Maxim.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Mixed and coniferous mountain forests, forming small undergrowth or groups in thickets and edges. Sometimes found in oak groves at the foot of cliffs, very rarely in high forest riparian woodland[74].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a light warm open loamy humus-rich soil and a position sheltered from north and east winds[11, 200]. Prefers a well-drained soil and full sun[200]. (A surprising report, this species is a woodland plant and we would expect it to prefer shade[K]) Tolerates urban pollution and poor soils[200]. Plants are hardy to at least -15°c if they are sheltered from cold winds[200]. A highly polymorphic species[74]. Siberian ginseng is cultivated as a medicinal plant in Russia and China[140].

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