Aralia cordata 'Sun King' (Sun King Udo)


Botanical Information

FamilyAraliaceae
GenusAralia
Speciescordata
Cultivar'Sun King'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7b - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-12 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)10 - 20
Height2.7 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

PropagationRoot cuttings collected in the autumn and cut into 50 mm lengths and insert vertically into pots or flats barley covering the top. Water and place in a cold frame until growth appears and then pot individually.
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained but moisture-retentive soil. It is important to give shelter from the wind, as larger leaves may become damaged.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves to 15 x 10 cm, the uppermost being trifoliate or simple.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are white, and arranged along or at the ends of branches.
Fruit DescriptionFruit is black, about 3 mm in diameter.

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