Aralia schmidtii (Sakhalin Spikenard)
Botanical Information
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Aralia |
| Species | schmidtii |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Russia, Japan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-23) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - (-10) |
| Height | 2 m |
| Spread | 2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | August |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Unarmed and widely branched. |
| Notable Specimens | The Devonian Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Few leaves, to 75 cm, with stalked leaflets that can be as large as 23 x 16 cm (although they are usually smaller). |
| Flower Description | Flowers are green-white, arranged along or at the end of branches. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit is brown to purple, up to 4 mm in diameter. |
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