KALOPANAX septemlobus

Deciduous - dark-green leaves to 35cm (14in) across from swollen, late-winter buds.

White

Height - 10m (33ft)

Spread - 10m (33ft)

Tree - spreading tree. Produces 4- or 5-petalled very small flowers followed by spherical, blue-black fruits.

Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)

Full sun - likes to be sheltered by other trees and shrubs

Additional Features - Architectural interest -

Good to know - syn. K. pictus. A fine, unusual specimen tree. Flowers attract insects.

Pests & Diseases - none

Place of origin - China, Korea, Russia(S. Kurile Islands, Sakhalin), Japan(Ryukyu Islands)

Flower Shape - Panicles - - large panicles 20-30cm (8-12in) long

Hardiness - Fully hardy -

Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1

Seasonal Interest - Summer -

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -

Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -