Kalopanax septemlobus – prickly castor oil tree

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Kalopanax septemlobus – prickly castor oil tree

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Multi-stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
10-15(25) m
Crown
round/spherical, light, open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
trunks set with many spines
Leaf
green
Flowers
white, flowers in July
Fruits
blue, black
Spines/thorns
Yes
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
parks, cemeteries, industrial areas, large gardens
Shape
multi-stem treem
Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) open crown green white July average growing Conspicuous bloom non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing yes
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Frequently asked questions
Kalopanax septemlobus

Kalopanax septemlobus can eventually reach a height of 10-15(25) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Kalopanax septemlobus is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10-15(25) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Kalopanax septemlobus is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Kalopanax septemlobus with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Kalopanax septemlobus blooms in july.
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