It prefers full or part sun. Once established, it does not like to be moved. The tree is easily propagated by seed with a short stratification time. Semihardwood cuttings placed under mist with bottom heat and low dosage of hormone are quite successful. Named after its bright-green stamens spread about like a wheel's spokes.
Flowers have no petals or sepals and are produced on erect, racemelike terminals.
Thrives in moist soils of neutral pH, moderate climates and full or part sun.