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Wheel Tree

Trochodendron Araloides

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Overview

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 6–7
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — glossy green leaves and striking wheel-shaped flowers

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–7

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Trochodendraceae

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Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — Hardy and low-maintenance, it adds year-round interest; wheel Trees can reach a mature height of, image 49
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) — This evergreen species is distinguished by its distinctive; wheel-like flower arrangement from which its, image 52
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) — wheel-like flower arrangement from which its common name is derived; although it can withstand more sunlight, image 53
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — Wheel Trees can reach a mature height of approximately 15 to 30 feet with a similar spread; glossy green, image 54
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) — In late spring to early summer; consider that the Wheel Tree prefers partial to full shade, image 56
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — although it can withstand more sunlight in cooler climates; tree with green and multi-colored and yellow, image 60
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) — the Wheel Tree boasts clusters of yellowish-green flowers; tree for full or half, image 57
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — which lack petals and measure about 1 to 1.5 inches across; presents a unique and enchanting choice for a, image 58