Aralia elata
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Aralia elata
Also known as:
Japanese Angelica Tree, Angelica Tree
Images:
Google Images
Plant Properties
Layer:
Tree
Format:
Medium
Height:
6.00 m
Width:
6.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral
Acid Neutral
Light:
Shadow, Half shade
Shadow, Half shade
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Sprouts
Leaves, Sprouts
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Young shoots of the Aralia elata tree are edible and can be cooked or blanched for use in salads. In Japan, these shoots, also known as Taranome, are a popular wild food, while in Korea they are known as dureup.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed treurend
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Alnus viridis Green Alder |
Prunus serotina provides shade and helps retain soil moisture, which benefits Aralia elata's growth. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Viburnum opulus attracts beneficial insects, enhancing pollination and pest control. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana provides nuts that complement the diet of wildlife, supporting a balanced ecosystem. |
|
Allium scorodoprasum Rocambole, Sand seemed |
Acer saccharum helps create a more diverse microclimate, benefiting the understory plants including Aralia elata. |
|
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry |
Rubus fruticosus provides ground cover which suppresses weeds and maintains soil moisture. |