Eleutherococcus sieboldianus 'Variegatus'

570-002D4 Eleutherococcus sieboldianus 'Variegatus'
Joy Creek Photo Archive (c) all rights reserved	For many years, this shrub was known to us as Acanthopanax. It has taken a while to get used to saying Eleutherococcus sieboldianus 'Variegatus'. Hopefully the name will not deter customers from buying this attractive Japanese shrub. Because it is deciduous, it is easy to see its densely branched shape in winter. The stippled branches are both arching and upright. It is also possible to see the short thorns at the base of each dormant leaf bud. All of this becomes invisible in the spring when the leaves begin to grow. Even though the cream variegation is irregular on the mid-green leaves, the overall effect is a sense of balance between green and white. The small star-shaped flowers are solitary and give rise to small black fruits later in the summer. Late spring. 11 ft. x 8-9 ft. Green White flowers *Sun, Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8*