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Firmiana simplex, Sterculia platanifolia, Chinese Parasol Tree
 Firmiana simplex, Sterculia platanifolia
Family: Sterculiaceae
Chinese Parasol Tree
Origin: China
Can be used for bonsaibig treesemi-shaderegular waterwhite/off-white flowersred/crimson/vinous flowersyellow/orange flowersethnomedicaldeciduousattracts butterflies, hummingbirdssubtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeincuded in CD catalog

Flowers are tan-yellow in color, they are panicles on the terminal ends of the branches. Flowering occurs from mid June to early July. Fruit are pea sized, attached to leafy carpels that split open after flowering. Provides dense shade, popular as a street tree in Asia.

Also placed in Malvaceae ssf. Sterculioideae.


 
Firmiana simplex, Sterculia platanifolia, Chinese Parasol Tree

Firmiana simplex, Sterculia platanifolia, Chinese Parasol Tree
Firmiana simplex, Sterculia platanifolia, Chinese Parasol Tree
Firmiana simplex, Sterculia platanifolia, Chinese Parasol Tree
Firmiana simplex, Sterculia platanifolia, Chinese Parasol Tree
Firmiana simplex, Sterculia platanifolia, Chinese Parasol Tree
Firmiana simplex, Sterculia platanifolia, Chinese Parasol Tree
Firmiana simplex, Sterculia platanifolia, Chinese Parasol Tree


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