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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 6–7Type Tree
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — tree with green and multi-colored and yellow blooms

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) — although it can withstand more sunlight in cooler climates; tree with green and multi-colored and yellow, image 60
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) — wheel-like flower arrangement from which its common name is derived; although it can withstand more sunlight in cooler
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — although it can withstand more sunlight in cooler climates; tree with green and multi-colored and yellow blooms
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — wheel-like flower arrangement from which its common name is derived
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — glossy green leaves and striking wheel-shaped flowers
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — Perfect for understory planting or as a focal point in woodland gardens
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — leathery leaves that are whorled at the ends of the branches; each leaf spans roughly 3 to 5 inches long; this evergreen
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — tree for full or half; the Wheel Tree is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 9
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — Thriving in USDA zones 6-8, it enjoys partial shade and moist, well-drained soil; leathery leaves that are, image 46
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — scientifically named Trochodendron araloides; it thrives in well-drained, humus-rich soils that are slightly acidic to
Wheel Tree (Trochodendron Araloides) — In late spring to early summer; consider that the Wheel Tree prefers partial to full shade
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