An evergreen tree or large rounded shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Clusters of petalless, bright green flowers in late spring and early summer. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Trochodendron aralioides
An evergreen tree or large rounded shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Clusters of petalless, bright green flowers in late spring and early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Trochodendron |
|---|---|
| Species | aralioides |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | Trochodendraceae |
| Spread | 8m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Broadly columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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