Trochodendron aralioides, Wheel Tree. Collector Plants

Trochodendron aralioides, Wheel Tree. Collector PlantsUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6 Native Range: Japan. Soil: Moist, well drained. Light: Full sun to light shade. Height in the Garden: Up to 20' in the garden. Up to 60' in the wild after like about 1000 years. Attributes: Broadleaf evergreen, small tree with unusual, attractive flowers. It is aralia like in appearance as the name suggests. Slow growing, but worth the wait. Can form a multi stem large shrub or small tree with time. Notes: A true

It is what nature and evolution have given us

it typically reaches 1–2 meters (3–6 feet) in height and spread

pendulous flowers in spring followed by little black fruits

Attractive reddish bark that exfoliates with age

I believe this a slightly shorter than average clone

an illustrious family

Height in the Garden: Up to 30–40 ft (with support)

making it ideal for shaded corners or woodland gardens

Erosion Control: Its extensive root system makes it effective in stabilizing slopes and preventing soil erosion

Leaves: The oblong

and strong apical dominance

small specimen tree/shrub