Aralia hispida Bristly sarsaparilla (Araliaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Aralia hispida
Bristly sarsaparilla
Deciduous shrub
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The Aralia hispida plant species is found in Eastern and Central N. America - E. Canada to Virginia, west to Illinois and Minnesota. It is a member of the Araliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bristly sarsaparilla.

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Latin Name:  Aralia hispida
Common Name:  Bristly sarsaparilla
Family:  Araliaceae
Author:  Vent.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rocky or sandy sterile soils, Alberta to Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec[204].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a moderately fertile deep moisture-retentive well-drained loam and a position in semi-shade but also succeeds in a sunny position[200]. Requires a sheltered position[200]. Plants are hardier when grown on poorer soils[200]. This species is especially tolerant of poor dry soils[200]. Prefers an acid soil[184]. Dormant plants are hardy to at least -15°c[184, 200]. The young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun[K]. The whole plant has an unpleasant smell[4].

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