Aralia cordata
'Sun King'
Sun King Udo
| Family |
| Araliaceae |
| Genus |
| Aralia |
| Species |
| cordata |
| Cultivar |
| 'Sun King' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7b - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 - H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -12 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 10 - 20 |
| Height |
| 2.7 m |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained but moisture-retentive soil. It is important to give shelter from the wind, as larger leaves may become damaged. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves to 15 x 10 cm, the uppermost being trifoliate or simple. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers are white, and arranged along or at the ends of branches. |
| Fruit Description |
| Fruit is black, about 3 mm in diameter. |
| Propagation |
| Root 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. |