Description
Pack of 10 fresh seeds of Toona sinensis / Cedrela sinensis (Chinese Mahogany / Red Toon) – with full instructions for germination
An extremely rare and strikingly beautiful specimen tree native to eastern and south-eastern Asia - eventually growing to a height of around 40 feet (12 m) and a spread of 20 ft (6m)
The emerging leaves are bright pink, almost fluorescent, during spring (darker pink/red in younger trees) which gradually turn a peacefully light green colour throughout the seasons. The deciduous leaves are made up of pinnate, oval-lance-shaped, papery leaflets
The trees will eventually form attractive peeling bark and take a multi-stemmed form. Any shoots forming at the base of the trees can be removed as desired. Flowers are borne during the summer and are a pinkish-white
Fully hardy to -15ºC (5ºF). Keep soil on the drier side during frosts and protect very young plants
Growing Details
Height: Up to 40 feet (12m)
Plant type: Deciduous specimen tree
Hardiness: Hardy to -15ºC (5ºF). Keep soil on the drier side during frosts and protect very young plants
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Fertile, moist and well-drained. Keep soil drier over winter
Propagation methods: Late season cuttings and from seed
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