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The Chinese Parasol
Tree is a hardy, exotic tree from Asia that has large, lush green leaves and
green branches. It has unusual, ornamental fruits that resemble parasols and
the clusters of fruits are persistent and stay on the branches for months. In the
springs, after the leaves grow, large clusters of small, cream-colored flowers
appear on the ends of the branches. It is a small to medium-sized upright
deciduous tree with a rounded crown. It is native to China, Korea, Japan and
southeast Asia. It was introduced into the U. S. in the 1850s, and has
naturalized over time in the Southeast from Virginia to Florida and Texas as
well as in California. It typically grows 30-5’ tall. It is perhaps best noted
for its very large, palmately-veined, 3-5 lobed leaves (to 12” across) that are
bright green above and pubescent below. Leaves turn an undistinguished yellow
in fall. Mildly fragrant, star-shaped, yellowish-green flowers (to 3/4” wide)
in long terminal panicles (to 12”) bloom mostly at the twig ends in early
summer. Flowers give way to leathery capsules that split open when ripe (autumn)
into 4 or 5 sections, each section containing 1 to 3 seeds. Smooth greenish
bark on the young branches and trunk is somewhat unusual. Winter hardy to USDA
Zones 7-9 where it is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained
soils in full sun to part shade. Best in locations protected from strong winds.
Best with regular moisture, although established trees develop some drought
resistance.
Growing Instructions
The seeds have a period of dormancy. They can be planted outdoors in the
fall or winter for spring germination or they can be cold stratified to
simulate winter conditions and to break their dormancy at any time of the year.
1. Place the seeds in a plastic bag and seal it. Store the bag in a
refrigerator for 2-3 months.
2. The seeds like moist, well-drained soil. Fill a pot with a mixture of half potting soil and
half sand or vermiculite.
3. Sow the seeds on the soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil.
4. Water the container and leave it to drain.
5. Put the pot in a warm, sunny area.
6. Water the pot regularly so that the soil is moist but not wet.
7. The seedlings can be transplanted when they are a few inches tall.
Edward (verified owner) –
Good quality.
Robert (verified owner) –
I would absolutely recommend this seed to anyone looking to grow veggies this year. I decided to do starts this year and just three days after planting
Angel (verified owner) –
WOW!! Not one dud in the bunch!! Shortly after planting they started growing ! These are really great packet of seeds!!!
Nathaniel (verified owner) –
I was happy about the quick delivery and that the seeds actually sprouted within 7 days
Tyler (verified owner) –
I would absolutely recommend this seed to anyone looking to grow veggies this year. I decided to do starts this year and just three days after planting