Plant Profile: Aralia elata 'Aureovariegata'

The various cultivars of Aralia elata are some of the most stunning variegated plants available, yet they require grafting, making them both rare and costly. The 'Aureovariegata' variety, characterized by its yellow-edged leaflets and creamy white flowers that bloom in large clusters during late summer, is the most widely recognized. This cultivar typically grows as a sizable deciduous shrub or a small tree, featuring several main, unbranched stems adorned with irregular prickles. For optimal growth, plant this shrub in cool, moist, and nutrient-rich soil, although it can adapt to different soil types. Be sure to remove any suckers that sprout from the rootstock, as they can cause the plant to revert to its non-variegated state.

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