Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree)

Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) green leaves and yellow flowers reaching toward blue sky
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) branches with dense green leaves and small yellow flower clusters

Botanical names: Firmiana simplex, Sterculia platanifolia

Common name: Chinese Parasol Tree

Family: Malvaceae

Subfamily: Sterculioideae

Origin: China

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-9

Large tree taller than 20 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Large tree; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
White, off-white flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: White and off-white; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine

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.

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Image gallery: 11 images
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) green fruit and leaves close up against clear blue sky
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) hanging pods with round green fruit against clear blue sky
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) with small yellow flower clusters on a branch close up.
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) with delicate yellow flower clusters emerging from a green stem.
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) close up yellow red flower clusters on branching stems
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) with small yellow red flowers and numerous round green buds
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) green fruit pods hanging on a branch close up.
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) with green fruit pods hanging from the thin branch.
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) with brown fruit and yellow stems on a plant branch.
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) branch with numerous small yellow flowers and dry brown fruit pods.
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) with yellow flower buds close up in sunny weather
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) reveals yellow flower buds along thin green branching stems
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) with small red and yellow flowers on a branch.
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) clusters of small red and yellow flowers on green stems.
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) with wide green leaves and small yellow flower clusters close up.
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) showing broad green leaves alongside small yellow flower clusters on branches.
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) yellow flower cluster on green leaf background branch close up
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) with small yellow flower clusters nestled among large green leaves
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) tan fruit clusters hanging from brown stems on tree branch.
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) clusters of dry tan papery fruit hanging from the tree branches.
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) with brown fruit and large green leaves on tree.
Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree) bearing clusters of papery brown fruit among wide green leaves.


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