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Acanthopanax henryi Nana - Henry's Aralia
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Acanthopanax or Eleutherococcus henryi 'Nana' is a shorter form of Henry's Eleuthero. This lesser-known Asian bush, with a dense and elegant habit, is related to Japanese Aralia and is used in Chinese medicine. It has ornamental palmate foliage, discreet spring flowering, and decorative black fruiting. It can thrive in almost any growing conditions, which sometimes leads to severe pruning if it becomes too vigorous. This bush is cold-resistant, down to at least -15°C. It is rare in cultivation and differs from Eleutherococcus sieboldianus in having a more upright habit and more abundant fruiting.
Eleutherococcus henryi belongs to the Araliaceae family, just like ivy, ginseng, and tree angelica. It is native to central and southern China. In its native habitat, it can be found in fields, forests, along roadsides, and on mountain slopes. It can reach a height of 3.50m with sturdy stems bearing large thorns. Its good cold resistance, down to a minimum of -15°C, makes it adaptable to various climates. It has been reported to withstand temperatures as low as -20°C. Although it prefers moist soils, it can adapt to dry soils once established, but it does not tolerate waterlogged soils. This species also thrives in acidic, clayey, or humus-rich soils, and it tolerates urban pollution well. The plant is slow-growing and can produce suckers that are best removed. The deciduous leaves appear in spring and fall late in autumn. They are arranged in groups of 3 to 5 and attached to the branches by long green petioles. They are divided into 5 ovate, 3 to 6 cm long, green leaflets with strongly toothed edges. Near the leaf petioles, close to the nodes on the branch, there are small curved and pointed thorns. There are male and female plants. The flowering in June, consists of discreet and light white flowers. Only female specimens will have small black oval, quite decorative fruits after being pollinated by a male subject.
'Nana' is a dwarf form that reaches a height of 1.20m to 1.50m at maturity.
Eleutherococcus henryi 'Nana', while it can be planted in full sun, also tolerates slightly shaded areas of the garden and can be planted under trees and on the edge of woodland, where it develops over time. When exposed to the east or north, it can also be integrated into a loose or trimmed hedge with other shrubs. This medium-sized bush is suitable for many gardens, whether wild, exotic, Japanese-style, or English-style. In a hedge, it pairs well with privets or Ligustrum, as well as with botanical roses, spireas, Lonicera xylosteum honeysuckle, or winter honeysuckle (Lonicera fragrantissima).
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Acanthopanax henryi 'Nana' is hardy enough to be grown in the ground in all regions. It can be planted in spring or autumn, in any garden soil, without excessive moisture. Once well established, it tolerates dry soils in summer, although it is more lush in soil that remains slightly moist. It tolerates limestone well, as it is a plant with few soil and exposure requirements: only waterlogged soils or excessively dry situations should be avoided. Choose a semi-shaded exposure, in the morning sun, or even shade. However, care should be taken to place it out of strong or drying winds to protect its ornamental foliage. Annoying suckers should also be removed unless you want this plant to colonise an undergrowth where nothing else grows. You can prune this bush to allow it to branch out and limit its size. A severe rejuvenation pruning is also recommended every 4 or 5 years, at the end of winter.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.