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Also Known As

  • Japanese Wheel Tree

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'-30'
  • W: 10'-20'

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

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Trochodendron aralioides plant details

Trochodendron aralioides is a broadleaf evergreen tree with bronze and green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Trochodendron aralioides

Plant type: tree
Plant family: trochodendraceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
Uses: year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Trochodendron aralioides

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A striking and unusual shrub desired by flower arrangers (Hillier), this spreading large shrub/small tree (to 60') has aromatic bark and scalloped, leathery leaves of a bright-apple-green. S-PSh/M
Japanese wheel tree makes a beautiful small tree. This subtle plant has glossy deep green leaves. Hardier than we thought, as it grows well in New York. The small flowers are green clusters.
Evergreen Japanese Wheel Tree
Wonderful evergreen, a large shrub to small tree, closely related to the aralia family. To 10-20' tall x 10-15' wide with branches that radiate from the trunk like spokes of a wheel and very glossy leaves with bronzy new growth and somewhat furry undersides. Flowers are bright green in spring. Slow growing and happy in part sun out of afternoon sun in hot climates. Needs well-drained soil and consistent summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

Gardening facts about Trochodendron aralioides plant

How to Grow Trochodendron aralioides

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • spring
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