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KALOPANAX
Commonly known as Castor aralia, Prickly castor oil tree
One of the hardy "tropicals" with leaves like large fatsia or liquidambar.
Genus of one species of deciduous tree from eastern Asian forests.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - variably shaped, palmately lobed leaves. Can be hairless or very hairy underneath.
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Tree - produces white flowers and blue-black fruit.
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Full sun - or partial shade - likes to be sheltered by other trees and shrubs -
Additional Features - Good to know - makes a good specimen tree. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - eastern Asia. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil
Kalopanax - Growing Guide
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KALOPANAX septemlobus >
Commonly known as: Castor aralia, Prickly castor oil tree.
(Pictus) - an architechural tree with broad sycamore-like leaves but with stout prickles all over the stem. Clusters of white flowers in autumn
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
