Chiranthodendron pentadactylon

Monkey's Hand Tree: A fast growing evergreen tree from Guatemala and southern Mexico that can grow to 50+ feet tall with large drooping shallow-lobed leaves have fuzzy brown wool-like hairs on the underside. In late spring into early summer (May-June) appear the very unusual flowers, looking like a red claw with the five 2 inch long red exerted stamens appearing as fingers protruding from the maroon cup of sepals. Full sun. Low water needs.