This plant is native to the tropics and prefers growing in moist environments with evenly warm conditions all year round. In our climate, it is usually grown as an outdoor annual in the garden or in a container. If you want it to survive the winter, it can be brought in to the house and provided with special care, and then returned to the garden the following season. In its preferred tropical habitat, as a tree it can grow to be around 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. However, when grown as an annual or when overwintered indoors, it can be expected to perform quite differently, and its exact height and spread will depend on many factors; you may wish to consult with our experts as to how it might perform in your specific application and growing conditions.
This tropical plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is not originally from North America..
Details
Botanical Name
Radermachera sinica
Common Name
China Doll
Hardiness Zone
- 10
Appearance
Max Height
25 Feet
Max Spread
25 Feet
Plant Form
- Round
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
From Mid Spring To Late Summer
Moisture
Average To Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun To Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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