Encyclopedia of Stanford Trees, Shrubs, and Vines

Kalopanax septemlobus (Kalopanax pictus). CASTOR ARALIA. China, Japan
ARALIACEAE

One tree in a planting box (originally acquired in 1990), east side of conference room trailer near the Grounds Office, Bonair siding. 10/04.

Illustrations (links open new windows): habit |

Additions/Revisions:

Name derivation, genus | species Gr. kalos (beautiful) and Panax (name of a related genus) | with seven lobes (the leaves)

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