About
An evergreen shrub or tree to 10m tall, with glossy, dark green leaves, to 12cm long, arranged in spiral formation on long leaf stalks around the stems. In late spring and early summer, green, petalless flowers are produced in clusters at the tips of the shoots.
About the genus
Trochodendron is an evergreen shrub or tree which can reach a height of around 20m. Leaves are leathery dark green with yellowish-green flowers. The flowers have no petals but around 40 to 70 stamens instead. The fruit they produce is woody and star-shaped.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeTrees, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Native toJapan, Korea, Taiwan
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun or dappled shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds
PruningSee pruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free