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Chinese angelica tree
Scientific Name: Aralia chinensis
Family: Araliaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Chinese Angelica-Tree (Aralia chinensis)
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that the stems can have sharp prickles, which could pose a risk of injury to pets.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions that the stems can have sharp prickles, which could pose a risk of injury to children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aralia chinensis
- Common Name: Chinese angelica-tree
- Family: Araliaceae (Ginseng family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Aralia sinensis Hort., Aralia stipulata, Chinese angelica
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to China, Vietnam, and Borneo.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Deciduous shrub or small tree.
- Grows to approximately 3.5 meters (11 ft 6 in).
- Fast-growing and hardy.
- Spiny stems.
- Pinnate leaves.
- White or off-white flowers in early summer and late spring (August to September).
- Seeds ripen after flowering.
Ecological Role
- Attracts bees and birds.
- Produces berries.
- Suckering growth habit.
Additional Information
- Frost tender.
- Prefers semi-shade and regular to moderate watering.
- Used as an ornamental display and in landscaping.
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society).
- Dave's Garden.
- University of California Museum of Paleontology.