RHS Trees
A large, upright tree with broadly-oval, glossy leaves, up to 20cm long, on long, reddish stalks. In mid-summer it produces small clusters of greenish-white flowers, followed by conspicuous, claw-shaped, greyish-brown seed capsules (on female or bisexual trees)
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Chalk, Loam
Max Height
8-12 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres