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Trochodendron aralioides - Wheel Tree

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Trochodendron aralioides is an exquisite specimen famed as the Wheel Tree, a compelling addition to any garden masterpiece seeking a splash of year-round greenery and architectural significance. This evergreen darling originates from the mystical mountain landscapes of Japan and Taiwan, flaunting a captivating display of glossy, dark-green leaves arranged in an exceptional wheel-like pattern — a botanical gem kept radiant all year. Standing proudly at up to 20 feet in your garden, this robust living structure graces your landscape with clusters of greenish-yellow flowers in spring, infusing your outdoor spaces with a bit of exotic allure. The Wheel Tree's resilience, thriving in full sun to partial shade and favoring well-drained, acidic soils, labels it a low-maintenance treasure ideal for modern garden design. Its proclivity for hardiness zones 7 to 9, coupled with its tolerable nature against pest infestations and diseases, adds a distinctive combination of beauty and brawn previously uncaptured in singular tree specimens.

  • Size: Up to 20 feet in gardens
  • Flowers: Greenish-yellow in clusters
  • Foliage: Dark green glossy leaves arranged in a wheel-like pattern
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil Preference: Prefers well-drained, acidic soils
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