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VARIEGATED FIVE LEAF ARALIA
Eleutherococcus (Acanthopanax) sieboldianus 'Variegata'
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List Price $45.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 4-9 · Mature Height: 6-8 Feet · Mature Spread: 6-8 Feet
Bring effortless elegance and toughness to your garden with Variegated Five Leaf Aralia. This slow-growing, deciduous shrub features striking palmate leaves with broad creamy-white to soft yellow margins that light up and add contrast to those shady spaces and beds. With an upright habit, it's a statement piece that plays well in both formal hedges and informal, mixed borders.
Originally native to China and long-cultivated in Japan, this adaptable shrub thrives in sun to shade, tolerates urban pollution, and shrugs off drought, poor soils, and clay once established. It's not fussy—growing where many other ornamental shrubs struggle. While small greenish-white flowers and the occasional black berry may appear, this plant's true appeal lies in its dramatic, season-long foliage. Occasional thorns at leaf nodes add a bit of personality—and even some deer resistance!
Whether you're designing a shade garden, softening the edges of a woodland path, or looking for a resilient backdrop to perennials and evergreens, Variegated Five Leaf Aralia delivers. It rarely suffers from pests or diseases, responds well to pruning, and maintains its tidy habit even in challenging conditions. It's time to stop overlooking this underused gem and let it bring luminous texture and quiet strength to your landscape.
Family: Araliaceae · Common Name: Five-Leaf Aralia
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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VARIEGATED FIVE LEAF ARALIA Plant Characteristics
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | White |
Fruit Type*
| • | Non-Edible Fruit |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Shrub |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Moist |
| • | Well-Drained |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Spring Flowering |
| • | Summer |
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VARIEGATED FIVE LEAF ARALIA Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Grows well in a wide range of soils, including clay and loam.
- Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates poor, dry, or compacted ground.
- Avoid wet or waterlogged conditions.
- Sun Exposure:
- Adaptable to part shade and loves full shade.
- Foliage variegation tends to be brightest with some morning sun or dappled light.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Water regularly during establishment.
- Once rooted, drought-tolerant and low-maintenance.
- Avoid overwatering—this shrub prefers to dry out between waterings.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- Typically doesn't need heavy feeding.
- Apply compost or balanced fertilizer in early spring if desired.
- Mulch annually to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to shape.
- Remove suckers to control spread and maintain form.
- Wear gloves—short thorns are present at leaf nodes.
- Remove any all-green foliage to preserve variegation.
Interesting Notes About VARIEGATED FIVE LEAF ARALIA
- Name Game: What's in a Genus? Despite its common name, Variegated Five Leaf Aralia isn't a true Aralia. It was once classified as Acanthopanax but is now properly placed in the genus Eleutherococcus—a reminder of botanical name confusion!
- Foliage First: Flowers and fruits are rarely the star—this plant shines for its lush, palmate foliage edged in creamy white or soft yellow, creating a radiant, variegated texture in shady gardens.
- Tough Global Traveler: Native to China and escaped into cultivation in Japan, this shrub thrives in a range of climates and conditions, including urban gardens, polluted areas, and dry shade.
- Deer-Resistant with a Thorny Twist: Short thorns at stem nodes help deter deer browsing—plus, they give the plant a bit of edge (literally). Gloves recommended for pruning!
- Landscape Proven Performer: With decades of success in botanical gardens like Rotary Botanical Gardens in Wisconsin, this plant has proven to be resilient, low-maintenance, and long-lived, even in harsh Midwestern climates.
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