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| Identification |
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Genus
Aralia
Species
nudicaulis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
wild sarsaparilla
Family
ARALIACEAE
Specimen number
S11407
Data source
HtZn p77;Frgnt p277
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 45'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Partial to full shade
Water
Dry to moist
Optimal soil texture
Fertile
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-09
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Aralia nudicaulis has attractive berries during the winter. In season, this is a bird-watchers delight. The roots of Wild sarsaparilla have a mildly anise scented aroma. This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. This plant likes soils that are fertile. This species does best in partial to full shade. It needs soil that is dry to moist.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
yes
Desirable qualities
Attracts birds
Other interest
purple berries
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
aromatic roots similar to sarsaparilla
Fragrance parts
Roots
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Anise
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Aralia nudicaulis is a wildflower.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Leaves: Aralia nudicaulis has large compound leaves. The blossoms are usually either green or white.
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