Toona sinensis (Cedrela sinensis) Chinese Mahogany / Red Toon | 10 Seeds | £3.49

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

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack

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Genus: Toona

Species: sinensis

Synonym: Cedrela sinensis

English name: Chinese Mahogany / Red Toon

Plant type: Deciduous, small tree

Eventual height: Up to 40 feet (12m)

Season of Interest: Bright pink leaves during spring; pink-white flowers during summer amongst peaceful green foliage; interesting bare form over winter

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

Toona sinensis 🌱 Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Sow seeds 1cm deep within propagation compost. Keep compost evenly moist at all times at 25°C (77°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Approx. germination time: 8-10 weeks.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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