Eleutherococcus

This group consists of about fifty deciduous trees and shrubs native to the East and Southeast. E. sieboldianus Variegatus is a hardy, medium-sized shrub with many upright, cane-like stems and bunches of large leaves consisting of three or five leaflets edged with white. Each cluster has a small, curved thorn at its base. In late spring, umbels of greenish-white flowers are produced. These are followed by clusters of black fruits.

Pot Cultivation

This plant should be sheltered from cold winds. It will tolerate poor soil.

E. sieboldianus Variegatus.

VARIETIES

E. sieboldianus Variegatus.