Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araliaceae

Genus:

Aralia

Species:

Aralia officinalis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, greenish-white

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, beneficial insects

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification and may have erratic germination. Fresh seed germinates better than stored seed.

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