Radermachera sinica
Asian bell tree
A bushy, evergreen tree, with glossy, mid-green foliage divided into many leaflets. Reaching 30m in its natural environment it is usually grown as a houseplant and unlikely to exceeed 2m
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Radermachera is genus of evergreen trees native to southern China and Taiwan, reaching heights of up to 30m. Leaves are bipinnate with numerous glossy green leaflets. Flowers are trumpet-shaped. Dwarf variations are available and can be used as an indoor or patio plant.
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in multipurpose compost, with additional sand or perlite to improve drainage, with bright, indirect light, in a warm environment. Avoid moving plants, or making other environmental changes, which can lead to leaf drop
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Pinch out shoot tips of young plants to encourage branching; older plants may be cut back to keep within bounds
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, mealybugs, scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
May be susceptible to root rot if kept too moist
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