Aralia elata Hedge Bears small yellow red tinged

Bears small yellow red tinged flowers in spring which are unexpectedly eye-catching at close distance

The smooth grey branches with their numerous twists

Prune at least once a year to maintain a crisp shape

Flat far-reaching roots

give a second season of interest in autumn

Aralia elata Hedge Bears small yellow red tingedDeciduous. An exotic looking small tree or large shrub with a lush summer foliage. Upright in youth, increasingly spreading with maturity, ultimately reaching a height of perhaps 6 8 meters. Produces clouds of snowy white flowerheads in late summer and autumn followed by small black fruits. Attractive autumn tints.