Aralia hispida Vent

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Dwarf-elder

Taxonomy:

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Phylum: Angiosperms
  • Class: Eudicots
  • Order: Apiales
  • Family: Araliaceae
  • Genus: Aralia
  • Species: Aralia hispida
  • Binomial Name: Aralia hispida Vent.

Common Names by Region:

  • English: Dwarf-elder, Bristly Sarsaparilla, Woolly Sarsaparilla
  • Russian: Щетинистая аралия (Shchetinistaya araliya)
  • Japanese: 毛アラリア (Ke Araria)
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Description:

  • Appearance: Aralia hispida is a deciduous shrub.
  • Size: Typically grows up to 1-2 meters in height.
  • Leaves: Alternate, compound, with toothed leaflets, covered in soft hairs.
  • Flowers: Small, greenish-white flowers in clusters.
  • Fruit: Small purple to black berries.
  • Stems: Covered in fine hairs (hence the name hispida).

Known Range:

  • Native Range: North America, particularly found in forests and woodlands.
  • Cultivation: Also grown in gardens and landscapes as an ornamental plant.

Care Requirements:

  • Sunlight: Partial shade to full shade.
  • Soil: Moist, well-drained soil.
  • Watering: Regular watering, especially during dry periods.
  • Pruning: Prune to maintain shape and size, remove dead or damaged branches.
  • Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Pests and Diseases: Generally resistant to pests and diseases, but watch for aphids and scale insects.

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