Characteristics
Aralia elata (Miq.) Seem.
Japanese Angelica tree
Disturbed forests, dry rocky thin forests, and roadsides. Although it is often found in disturbed sites, it also can grow in somewhat undisturbed sites. Aralia elata is often misidentified as A. spinosa. It is becoming quite weedy.
Tree
Perennial
Vascular
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Not Native Naturalized SNA (State Rank) GNR (Global Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Apiales
Aralia elata (Miq.) Seem. - Japanese Angelica tree
Citation
Aralia elata (Miq.) Seem.
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo By: Julie A. Lundgren. Photo taken: Richmond, NY: 14 September 2018 -
Photo By: Julie A. Lundgren. Photo taken: Richmond, NY: 14 September 2018
Photo By: Julie A. Lundgren. Photo taken: Richmond, NY: 14 September 2018 -
Photo By: Julie A. Lundgren. Photo taken: Richmond, NY: 14 September 2018
Photo By: Julie Lundgren. Photo taken: Suffolk, NY: 26 June 2015 -
Photo By: Julie Lundgren. Photo taken: Suffolk, NY: 26 June 2015
Photo By: Marilyn Jordan. Photo taken: Suffolk, NY: 9 September 2004 -
Photo By: Marilyn Jordan. Photo taken: Suffolk, NY: 9 September 2004
Photo By: Marilyn Jordan. Photo taken: Suffolk, NY: 9 September 2004 -
Photo By: Marilyn Jordan. Photo taken: Suffolk, NY: 9 September 2004
Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Nassau, NY: 11 April 2017 -
Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Nassau, NY: 11 April 2017