Sterculia monosperma (Chinese Chestnut)

Sterculia monosperma (Chinese Chestnut) green fruit hanging from a branch in a close up.
Sterculia monosperma (Chinese Chestnut) fruit hang in a cluster from a sturdy woody tree branch.

Botanical names: Sterculia monosperma, Sterculia nobilis

Common names: Chinese Chestnut, Seven Sister's Fruit

Family: Malvaceae

Subfamily: Sterculioideae

Origin: South China

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Large tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large or medium tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate; regular
Pink flowersFlower color: Pink
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
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The seeds are edible after boiling.

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Image gallery: 6 images
Sterculia monosperma (Chinese Chestnut) pink flower cluster hanging from woody branch close up
Sterculia monosperma (Chinese Chestnut) pink flower cluster dangling from tree branch with green leaves
Sterculia monosperma (Chinese Chestnut) pink flower clusters on a branch in close up view
Sterculia monosperma (Chinese Chestnut) small pink flower clusters emerging directly from the textured tree bark
Sterculia monosperma (Chinese Chestnut) red fruit with dark seed, close up, green background leaves.
Sterculia monosperma (Chinese Chestnut) open red fruit pod revealing a glossy dark brown seed.
Sterculia monosperma (Chinese Chestnut) pink and cream flower clusters on a tree branch close up
Sterculia monosperma (Chinese Chestnut) flower clusters with pink and cream tones growing on a tree trunk
Sterculia monosperma (Chinese Chestnut) pink white flower close up on thin red branching twigs
Sterculia monosperma (Chinese Chestnut) pink and white flowers on delicate red stems during growth stage
Sterculia monosperma (Chinese Chestnut) pink and cream flower clusters, close up on the plant branches.
Sterculia monosperma (Chinese Chestnut) flower clusters hang from thin red stems in this close up view.


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