Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard
Aralia cordata 'Gotemba'
SKU
05548
A sensational tall accent for a semi-shaded border or woodland garden. Each spring, brilliant yellow foliage emerges from a broad clump to create a grand, tree-like display. In late summer, sprays of white flowers climax in fireworks of shiny purplish black berries. An herbaceous perennial.
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Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | uh-RAY-lee-uh kor-DAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Lore | The Japanese have historically eaten the young emerging stems of this plant in spring. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 5 to 8 ft. tall and wide annually. |
| Bloom Time | Late summer, followed by black ornamental berries. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Naturalizes Well, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
Provide fertile, humus-rich, evenly moist but not soggy, well-drained soil. Prefers bright or dappled shade but tolerates full sun in cooler climates, given ample moisture. Shelter from damaging winds. Foliage dies back to the ground in winter; remove old foliage and feed with a slow-release fertilizer before new growth emerges in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 10
Your climate may be too cold for this plant