Toona sinensis 'Flamingo' (v)
Chinese cedar 'Flamingo'
A selection of this deciduous species with bright salmon-pink spring foliage, paling to creamy-yellow then to rich green in summer. Old bark peels off in long strips. Flowers are whitish, borne in dense, drooping panicles in midsummer, fragrant. Fruits are winged capsules. All parts of the tree are aromatic, and flowers are attractive to insects
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Pink Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Meliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Toona is a small genus of 4 to 5 species of trees, originating from China, SE Asia and N Australia
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by root cuttings in late winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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