TROCHODENDRON aralioides Taiwanese form
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TROCHODENDRON aralioides Taiwanese form
Commonly known as Wheel tree
This relatively new introduction has larger leathery leaves and much larger clusters of greenish flowers. A spreading growth habit which is different from the more erect Japanese species
£25.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Architectural interest
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Good to know
This form much faster growing than the normal Japanese variety, growing to about 2m (6½ft) in just a few years instead of about 10. It seems to have a more open habit and might lack the spots on the leaves -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Eastern Taiwan -
EvergreenBroadly ovate to elliptic, tapered, glossy leaves to 12cm (4¾in) long or more
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Green
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Serrate
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft)
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Tall ShrubSmall tree or large shrub. Produces erect racemes to 12cm (4¾in) long of 10-20, or more, petalless flowers 2cm (¾in) across. Flowers consist of numerous stamens radiating from a central green disc
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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.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold winds -
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Rounded to broadly columnar
