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Aralia racemosa

Spikenard; one of the largest forest herbs. This plant grows to about 1,5 m. The flower colour is greenish-white. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is June - August.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Tuinfleur, Oostwold

Date taken : 02.09.2014

Common name : Aralia

Family : Araliaceae

© first picture : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : perennial
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
habit/form : loose growing
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
width approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
flower colour : cream
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : black
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : compound leaves
edibility : the fruits are edible
flowering period : june - august
hardiness : hardy
special feature prickly stem or branches

Of this plant no stock is known unfortunately and therefore it does not occur in the on-line plantshop