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