About
A bushy, evergreen tree, with glossy, mid-green foliage divided into many leaflets. Reaching 30m in its natural environment it is usually grown as a houseplant and unlikely to exceeed 2m.
About the genus
Radermachera is genus of evergreen trees native to southern China and Taiwan, reaching heights of up to 30m. Leaves are bipinnate with numerous glossy green leaflets. Flowers are trumpet-shaped. Dwarf variations are available and can be used as an indoor or patio plant.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants, Trees
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesHouseplants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in peat-free multipurpose compost, with additional sand or perlite to improve drainage, with bright, indirect light, in a warm environment. Avoid moving plants, or making other environmental changes, which can lead to leaf drop
PruningPinch out shoot tips of young plants to encourage branching; older plants may be cut back to keep within bounds
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, mealybugs, scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to root rot if kept too moist