Aralia cordata
'Sun King'
Sun King Udo
Family |
Araliaceae |
Genus |
Aralia |
Species |
cordata |
Cultivar |
'Sun King' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
7b - 8a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H5 - H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
-12 - (-7) |
Temperature (°F) |
10 - 20 |
Height |
2.7 m |
Cultivation |
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained but moisture-retentive soil. It is important to give shelter from the wind, as larger leaves may become damaged. |
Growth |
Slow |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Leaves to 15 x 10 cm, the uppermost being trifoliate or simple. |
Flower Description |
Flowers are white, and arranged along or at the ends of branches. |
Fruit Description |
Fruit is black, about 3 mm in diameter. |
Propagation |
Root cuttings collected in the autumn and cut into 50 mm lengths and insert vertically into pots or flats barley covering the top. Water and place in a cold frame until growth appears and then pot individually. |