Plants in genus aralia
Aralia californica
Aralia californica is a deer-resistant perennial native to California and Oregon, growing in moist canyons and streambanks. It can reach 8 feet tall and wide, with 3-foot long pinnate leaves. The plant produces white star-like flowers in August and small black fruit in fall, attracting birds and offering medicinal uses.
Aralia continentalis
Aralia continentalis is a deciduous plant with tropical green foliage, growing up to 4 feet tall. It produces small white flowers in late summer, which are followed by black fruit. This plant is native to regions such as Mt. Sorak and is adaptable to various garden settings, providing a lush, exotic appearance.
Aralia cordata
Aralia cordata, also known as Udo, is a deciduous perennial native to Asia, reaching up to 8 feet tall and wide. It features large, pinnately-compound leaves and produces tiny white flowers followed by small purple berries. Known for its edible shoots, this plant is deer resistant and attracts pollinators. It thrives in rich, moist soils and can tolerate freezing temperatures, dying back in winter and regrowing in spring.
Aralia 'Bianca'
Aralia 'Bianca' is a tropical evergreen shrub native to the Pacific Islands, featuring thin, serrated leaves with green centers and yellow edges. It thrives in bright, indirect light and high humidity, making it a popular choice for its delicate, fern-like foliage. This plant can reach up to 10 feet in its natural habitat.
Aralia 'Ming Stump Plant'
Aralia 'Ming Stump Plant' is an evergreen shrub with rich green leaves, native to India and the tropical Pacific Islands. It thrives in brightly lit indoor areas and warmer climates, making it a popular choice for bonsai and vertical growth up to 8 feet.
Aralia racemosa
Aralia racemosa, native to the US mountains and central regions, is a herbaceous plant resembling a giant aruncus. It features giant pinnate foliage and upright stalks with panicles of white flowers that turn into purple berries. Preferring moist sites, this ornamental plant grows 1 to 2 meters tall and thrives in shady areas across most of the eastern United States.
Aralia 'Green'
Aralia 'Green' is a tropical evergreen shrub native to the Pacific Islands, known for its delicate, fern-like foliage and slender stems. It features dark green leaves composed of small, thread-like leaflets and can grow up to 10 feet in its natural habitat. This plant prefers bright, indirect light and moderate watering, making it suitable for indoor environments.
Aralia balfouriana
Aralia balfouriana is an easy-to-care-for plant originating from Asia, with long pointed leaves and multiple leaflets. It can be grown indoors or outdoors, enjoying plenty of sunlight and requiring enough soil to spread its roots. This plant is ideal for those seeking a low-maintenance addition to their collection.
Aralia 'Fatsia Japonica'
Aralia 'Fatsia Japonica' is an evergreen shrub with large, hand-shaped leaves, suitable for low-light conditions. It can be planted outdoors in areas where winter temperatures remain above 5°F and produces flowers during the winter season.
Aralia cachemirica
Aralia cachemirica is a dramatic plant with cut-leaf foliage resembling aruncus. It grows up to 6 feet tall, creating a tropical effect in gardens with its arching stems and giant panicles of white flowers in late summer, followed by black berries.
Aralia cordata 'Sun King'
Aralia cordata 'Sun King' is a perennial plant recognized as the 2020 Perennial Plant of the Year, forming a 6-foot tall by 4-foot wide clump with bright gold compound leaves. It produces 2-foot tall spikes of tiny white flowers and ornamental black fruit, and is attractive to pollinators.