Trochodendron aralioides

• BOTANICAL NAME: Trochodendron aralioides
• PRONUNCIATION: tro-ko-DEN-drun a-ra-li-OY-des
• COMMON NAME: Wheel tree
• FAMILY: Trochodendraceae
• NATIVITY: Japan, Korea
• GROWTH HABIT:  Tall shrub.
• SIZE: 10-20'
• HARDINESS: Zones 6-7
• CULTURE: Shady, sheltered location with moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
• LANDSCAPE USE:  Specimen plant; rare in North American gardens.
• FOLIAGE: Alternate, obovate-elliptic, crenate-serrate, 3-6" long, leathery and lustrous, vibrant deep green.
• BUDS:
• BARK:
• FLOWERS:  Small, 3/4" bright green flowers on 2-3" racemes.
• FRUIT:  Follicke, dehiscent, 3/4" wide.
• PROPAGATION: Seed.
• PESTS: None serious.
• CULTIVARS: