Kalopanax septemlobus castor aralia
China, Japan
One tree in a planting box (originally acquired in 1990), east side of conference room trailer near the Grounds Office, Bonair siding. 10/2004.
Name derivation: Kalopanax – Gr. kalos (beautiful) and Panax (name of a related genus); septemlobus – with seven lobes (the leaves).
About this Entry: John Rawlings authored the main text of this entry ca. 2004.