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Eleutherococcus trifoliatus Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Eleutherococcus trifoliatus plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas. It is a member of the Araliaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Acanthopanax trifoliatus. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Eleutherococcus trifoliatus Family: Araliaceae Author: (L.)S.Y.Hu. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 6 Mature Width: Habitat: Thickets[11].
Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in the autumn in a cold frame[200]. It can be slow to germinate. Stored seed requires 6 months warm followed by 3 months cold stratification[113] and can be very slow to germinate[133]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in light shade in a cold frame or greenhouse for at least the first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[113, 200].
Cuttings of ripe wood of the current season's growth, 15 - 30cm long in a cold frame[238].
Root cuttings in late winter[200].
Division of suckers in the dormant season[200].
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