Firmiana simplex

Chinese Parasol Tree, Japanese Varnish Tree

Family: Sterculiaceae Sterculia


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White, yellow
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Pollard, specimen
Height 25' to 50' / 7.60m to 15.20m
Spread 25' to 35' / 7.60m to 10.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Green, tan
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, upright or erect
Attributes and features Naturalizing