Trochodendron aralioides is an evergreen tree with branches in a layered structure. The leaves are highly glabrous and with the summer sun high in the sky are reflecting the light from their surface to almost mirror like quality. Other characteristics include a long petiole and a partially serrated edge leading to a distinctive drip tip. Native to Japan, Taiwan and South Korea where it reaches 20m in height. Grows well in a dry shady situation. Some literature cites it as epiphytic on Cryptomeria trunks in its native environment.
Trochodendron aralioides
Trochodendron aralioides