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

Synonyms: 

Ailanthus flavescens
Ailanthus mairei
Cedrela glabra
Cedrela longifolia
Cedrela longifolia var. kumaona
Cedrela serrata
Cedrela serrata var. puberula
Cedrela sinensis
Cedrela sinensis var. lanceolata
Cedrela sinensis var. hupehana
Cedrela sinensis var. schensiana
Surenus glabra
Surenus serrata
Surenus serrulata
Surenus sinensis
Toona glabra
Toona longifolia
Toona microcarpa var. denticulata
Toona microcarpa var. grandifolia
Toona serrata
Toona serrulata
Toona sinensis var. denticulata
Toona sinensis var. grandifolia
Toona sinensis var. grandis
Toona sinensis var. incarvillei

Common names: 

Beef and Onion Plant
Chinese cedar
Chinese mahogany
Chinese toon
Red Toon

Other names (non-English):

Acajou de Chine (French)
Caoba de China (Spanish)
Chamjuk - 참죽 (Korean)
Chanchu - シャンチュン (Japanese)
Ḍāralū - डारलू (Hindi)
Hương Xuân (Vietnamese)
Sa-dao-chiin - สะเดาจีน (Thai)
Suren (Malay)
Xiāngchūn - 香椿 (Chinese)

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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