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Wheel Tree

Trochodendron Araloides

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The Wheel Tree, Trochodendron araloides, is an evergreen shrub, prized for its radial, glossy green leaves and striking wheel-shaped flowers. Thriving in USDA zones 6-8, it enjoys partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. When mature, it stands 15-30 feet tall, with a similar spread, offering a distinctive, architectural presence. Perfect for understory planting or as a focal point in woodland gardens. Hardy and low-maintenance, it adds year-round interest.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 6–7Type Tree
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — tree with green and multi-colored and yellow blooms
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — leathery leaves that are whorled at the ends of the branches; each leaf spans roughly 3 to 5 inches longWheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — which lack petals and measure about 1 to 1.5 inches acrossWheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — Thriving in USDA zones 6-8, it enjoys partial shade and moist, well-drained soil; leathery leaves that are whorled atWheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — presents a unique and enchanting choice for a garden landscapeWheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — consider that the Wheel Tree prefers partial to full shade; which lack petals and measure about 1 to 1.5, image 59Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — tree for full or half+53

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Trochodendraceae

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Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — tree with green and multi-colored and yellow blooms
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — leathery leaves that are whorled at the ends of the branches; each leaf spans roughly 3 to 5 inches long
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — which lack petals and measure about 1 to 1.5 inches across
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — Thriving in USDA zones 6-8, it enjoys partial shade and moist, well-drained soil; leathery leaves that are whorled at
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — presents a unique and enchanting choice for a garden landscape
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — consider that the Wheel Tree prefers partial to full shade; which lack petals and measure about 1 to 1.5, image 59
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — tree for full or half
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — which lack petals and measure about 1 to 1.5 inches across; presents a unique and enchanting choice for a garden
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — glossy green leaves and striking wheel-shaped flowers; perfect for understory planting or as a focal point in woodland
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — It thrives in well-drained, humus-rich soils that are slightly acidic to neutral in pH
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — green and multi-colored and yellow flowers in the garden
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — the Wheel Tree boasts clusters of yellowish-green flowers; tree for full or half
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — wheel-like flower arrangement from which its common name is derived; although it can withstand more sunlight, image 53
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — tree with green and multi-colored and yellow blooms; in late spring to early summer
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — Hardy and low-maintenance, it adds year-round interest; wheel Trees can reach a mature height of approximately 15 to 30
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — It thrives in well-drained, humus-rich soils that are slightly acidic to neutral in pH; scientifically named
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — glossy green leaves and striking wheel-shaped flowers; perfect for understory planting or as a focal point, image 45
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — leathery leaves that are whorled at the ends of the branches; each leaf spans roughly 3 to 5 inches long, image 55
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — presents a unique and enchanting choice for a garden landscape; thriving in USDA zones 6-8, it enjoys, image 51
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — When mature, it stands 15-30 feet tall, with a similar spread, offering a distinctive, architectural presence
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — This evergreen species is distinguished by its distinctive; wheel-like flower arrangement from which its common name is
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — scientifically named Trochodendron araloides; it thrives in well-drained, humus-rich soils that are slightly, image 50
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — Perfect for understory planting or as a focal point in woodland gardens; when mature, it stands 15-30 feet, image 48
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — Wheel Trees can reach a mature height of approximately 15 to 30 feet with a similar spread; glossy green leaves and
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