Sterculia ceramica (Lanyu Sterculia)

Sterculia ceramica (Lanyu Sterculia) plant with green leaves during a close up garden view.
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 Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Small tree; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

A 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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