Aralia elata seed
Aralia elata
chinese Aralia
Here are some seeds of the exotic Aralia elata, which is a very tropical looking large shrub or small tree. This plant is considered fully hardy to USDA zone 4. These plants prefer full sun or partial shade. Chinese Aralia is particularly exotic because the leaves are very complex and HUGE! Each leaf looks like many smaller leaves, but it is just one large compound leaf. Then in summer these plants get large clusters of many small white flowers, which makes quite a showy display. These plants can reach heights of 25+ feet tall, but can be maintained smaller if necessary.