Kalopanax septemlobus
Castor Aralia
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Castor Aralia (Kalopanax septemlobus) - Description
K. septemlobus is native to eastern Asia. It bears big 7 to 10 inch long leaves with five to seven lobes. With age, the spines eventually disappear from the truck and larger branches form. It produces tiny white flowers that appear in flattish, 1 to 2 feet clusters at the branch ends in the summer.
Castor Aralia (Kalopanax septemlobus) - Blooming
White flowers will bloom in the summer followed by black fruit.
Castor Aralia (Kalopanax septemlobus) - Growth
Kalopanax will grow to be about 40-60 ft. tall and wide. Grows best in full sun or partial shade with shelter provided by other trees and/or shrubs.
Castor Aralia (Kalopanax septemlobus) - Planting
Sow seeds in fall, in containers in a cold frame. Can also propagate with greenwood cuttings in summer.
Castor Aralia (Kalopanax septemlobus) - Pest
Kalopanax are susceptible to birds.
Castor Aralia (Kalopanax septemlobus) - Interesting facts
Although Castor Aralia can give your garden a tropical look, they are quite cold hardy.
Castor Aralia (Kalopanax septemlobus) - Soil and irrigation
Kalopanax does best with well-draining soils that are kept moist and fertile.
