Aralia chinensis Chinese angelica tree (Araliaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Aralia chinensis
Chinese angelica tree
Deciduous shrub
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The Aralia chinensis plant species is found in E. Asia - China It is a member of the Araliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese angelica tree. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. elata.

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Latin Name:  Aralia chinensis
Common Name:  Chinese angelica tree
Family:  Araliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The bark is consideered to be slightly poisonous[218].

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Forests on rich well moistened soil[74].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as ripe in a cold frame. Stored seed requires 3 - 5 months of cold stratifiction. Germination usually takes place within 1 - 4 months at 20°c[134]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in light shade in a greenhouse for at least their first winter. Once the plants are 25cm or more tall, they can be planted out into their permanent positions, late spring or early summer being the best time to do this. Root cuttings 8cm long, December in a cold frame[11, 78]. Store the roots upside down in sand and pot up in March/April. High percentage[78]. Division of suckers in late winter[11]. Very easy, the suckers can be planted out direct into their permanent positions if required.

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