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| Firmiana simplex, Sterculia platanifolia Family: Sterculiaceae Chinese Parasol Tree Origin: China ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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. |
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