Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard

Aralia cordata 'Gotemba'

Pronunciation: uh-RAY-lee-uh kor-DAY-tuh
SKU #05548
4-10

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OVERVIEW
Description 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.
Light Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Watering Keep soil consistently moist.
Blooms Late summer.
Mature Size Fast growing; reaches 5 to 8 ft. tall and wide annually.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant
Growth Rate Fast
Flower Attributes Showy Flowers
CARE
Care 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.
HISTORY
Lore The Japanese have historically eaten the young emerging stems of this plant in spring.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.