About Trochodendron aralioides Siebold & Zucc.
Growth Form and Height
Trochodendron aralioides Siebold & Zucc. is an evergreen tree or large shrub that reaches up to 20 meters in height.
Leaf Arrangement
Its leaves grow in tight spirals at the tip of each year's new growth.
Leaf Characteristics
Each leaf is leathery, dark green, simple, and broad lanceolate, measuring 6 to 14 centimeters long and 3 to 8 centimeters wide, with a crenate (scalloped-toothed) margin.
Inflorescence Structure
10 to 20 flowers grow together in a racemose cyme that has a diameter of 5 to 13 centimeters.
Individual Flower Features
Each individual flower is 15 to 18 millimeters across, yellowish green, and lacks petals.
Flower Reproductive Parts
It has a visible, prominent ring of 40 to 70 stamens that surrounds 4 to 11 carpels.
Fruit Characteristics
Its fruit is 2 centimeters in diameter, woody, and star-shaped, made up of 4 to 11 follicles.
Seed Content
Each of these follicles contains several seeds.
