Prickly castor oil tree

Prickly castor oil tree (Kalopanax septemlobus)

Prickly castor oil tree, also known as Castor aralia, Japanese aralia, Tree aralia

The tree you're referring to is the Prickly Castor Oil Tree (Kalopanax septemlobus). Native to northeastern Asia, this deciduous tree is popular in North American landscaping because of its cold-hardiness and tropical look. It blooms with clusters of white flowers in late summer, which develop into small dark berries.

Key Facts About Prickly castor oil tree

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Attributes of Prickly castor oil tree

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
30 m
Spread
20 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
20 cm to 30 cm
Flower Color
White Green

Scientific Classification of Prickly castor oil tree

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Carrots, ivies and allies
Family
Ivy
Genus
Castor aralia
Species
Prickly castor oil tree