{"product_id":"variegated-fiveleaf-aralia-live-hardy-shrub-2-gallon-pot-plant-eleutherococcus-sieboldianus-deer-resistant-landscape-plant","title":"Variegated Fiveleaf Aralia - Eleutherococcus sieboldianus Live Shrub in 2 Gallon Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd bold texture and durable beauty to your landscape with Variegated Fiveleaf Aralia, a tough adaptable shrub prized for its glossy yellow and green palmate foliage. This variegated shrub brings bright season-long color and lush texture to borders, foundation plantings, privacy screens, woodland gardens, and urban landscapes while thriving in challenging conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown botanically as Eleutherococcus sieboldianus, this hardy shrub tolerates poor soils, dry sites, urban pollution, and difficult growing conditions with minimal maintenance. Small spines near the leaf stems provide excellent deer resistance, making it suitable for natural security plantings and barrier hedges. Its vigorous growth and ornamental foliage create an attractive, easy-care focal point in both formal and naturalized landscapes. Plants are shipped established in 2 gallon nursery pots and ready to thrive in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Variegated Fiveleaf Aralia\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 2 gallon pot plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Variegated deer resistant shrub\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted landscape plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Variegated Fiveleaf Aralia\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Eleutherococcus sieboldianus\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous shrub\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Established potted plant\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Adaptable to poor or dry soils; prefers well-draining soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: Approximately 5–10 feet\u003cbr\u003eMature Width: Approximately 7–12 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate to fast\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–8\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, when young and properly maintained\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun for the brightest foliage color, though it adapts well to partial shade. Minimal pruning is required beyond shaping or controlling spread if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"MikesPlants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499592839300,"sku":null,"price":267.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_48_a45ce9cb-6fbc-4799-b78b-251480ce4337.jpg?v=1783659625","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/variegated-fiveleaf-aralia-live-hardy-shrub-2-gallon-pot-plant-eleutherococcus-sieboldianus-deer-resistant-landscape-plant","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}