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    TROCHODENDRON
    TROCHODENDRON aralioides
    TROCHODENDRON aralioides
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    TROCHODENDRON aralioides

    Commonly known as Wheel tree

    Leathery leaves with a yellowish tinge. Green flowers. A rare and unusual plant
     
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    • Architectural interest
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Japan, Korea, Taiwan
    • Evergreen
      Broadly ovate to elliptic, tapered, glossy leaves to 12cm (4¾in) long
    • Green
    • Woodland garden
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Serrate
    • Elliptic
    • Ovate
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • Spread
      8m (26ft)
    • Tree
      Or large shrub. Produces 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
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
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    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold winds
    • Partial shade
      Dappled shade
    • Rounded to broadly columnar
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        8m (26ft)
      		  
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    TROCHODENDRON aralioides Taiwanese form
    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
     
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