Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araliaceae

Genus:

Eleutherococcus

Species:

Eleutherococcus senticosus

Growth Characteristics

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

4.5 - 7.0 (acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers forested, humus-rich environments