About
This ornamental tree, reaching 4-8m, with a rounded head of foliage. It displays attractive flowers or foliage.
About the genus
Eleutherococcus are deciduous trees, shrubs and climbers with palmately lobed leaves and tiny white flowers borne in simple or compound umbels, followed by black fruits
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen tree, large borders
Care notes
CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade
PruningPrune when young. Remove dead wood
PropagationSeed or grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHoney fungus possible