Sterculia ceramica (Lanyu Sterculia)
Sterculia ceramica (Lanyu Sterculia) with wet green leaves on stems in a nursery pot.
Botanical name: Sterculia ceramica
Common name: Lanyu Sterculia
Family: Malvaceae
Subfamily: Sterculioideae
Origin: Taiwan
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small tree; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingA small evergreen tree. Leaves alternate, chartaceous, oblong, apex acute. Inflorescence panicles, pubescent. Follicles sickle-like, with 1-2 seeds. An ornamental or avenue tree.
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Sterculia ceramica with broad green leaves growing in a dark nursery pot
Sterculia ceramica with glossy green leaves and distinct heart shaped base edges.
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