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Eleutherococcus Species, White-Root Thorny Ginseng

Eleutherococcusleucorrhizus

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Genus

Eleutherococcus (el-ew-ther-oh-KOK-us)

Info

Synonym

Acanthopanax leucorrhizus

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Smooth

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Green

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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