Castor Aralia Kalopanax septemlobus - Kalopanax pictus, Acanthopanax septemlobus, Acer septemlobum

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Botanical Name:

Kalopanax septemlobus

Family:

Araliaceae

Genus:

Kalopanax

Species:

septemlobus

Common Name:

Castor Aralia

Seeds Per Pound:
28,464
Quantity:
0.61 lb
Germination:
71%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
100 feet
Collection Locale:
Belgium
Crop Year:
2023
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
4
Harvest hemisphere:
Northern

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In Stock: 0.61 lb
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  • Kalopanax septemlobus

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours, OR Soak in sulfuric for 30 minutes and wash under cold water for 5-10 minutes. This soak may substitute for the warm stratification.
Stratification: warm stratify for 150 days, cold stratify for 90 days.
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Other: Germination may be irregular and some seed may lie over 2 years before germination.
In a Nutshell:
* Kalopanax septemlobus , common name Kalopanax or Prickly Castor-oil Tree , is a deciduous tree in the family Araliaceae , the sole species in the genus Kalopanax . It is native to northeastern Asia , from Sakhalin and Japan west to southwestern China . more...
* Maple like leaves, dark gray, ridged bark, younger stems bear spines, white flowers in late summer, sometimes in massive (2') clusters, a very open, rather coarse tree, vaguely round in the crown, likes deep, rich soil, full sun, sometimes grown as a curiosity, and makes an impressive shade tree when mature, native to eastern Asia .
Kalopanax septemlobus , common name prickly castor oil tree , is a deciduous tree in the family Araliaceae , the sole species in the genus Kalopanax . It is native to northeastern Asia , from Sakhalin and Japan west to southwestern China .
Physical Characteristics  Kalopanax septemlobus is a deciduous Tree growing to 25 m (82ft 0in) at a slow rate. It is hardy to zone 5. It is in flower from Aug to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist soil.
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Usda description:
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