Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araliaceae

Genus:

Eleutherococcus

Species:

Eleutherococcus japonicus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

greenish-white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 3-4 months to break dormancy; germination may be slow and erratic.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash