Plant Details

Aralia elata

Japanese Angelica Tree, Angelica Tree

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General Information

Scientific name: Aralia elata
Also known as: Japanese Angelica Tree, Angelica Tree

Plant Properties

Layer: Tree
Size: Medium
Height: 6.00 m
Width: 6.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral
Light:
Shade, Partial shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Shoots
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
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: Broad weeping
Crown Density: Dense crown