About

An attractive tree, reaching 4-8m, with an elegant canopy of well-arranged leaves. It produces seasonal interest. 'Aureomarginatus' is valued in garden settings.

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, parks

Care notes

CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
PruningPrune to shape when young. Remove dead wood
PropagationFrom seed or grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHoney fungus and canker possible