About
A vigorous, large deciduous shrub to about 5m tall from China and Taiwan with broadly ovate, deeply veined, dark green leaves and large, branching panicles of small, creamy-white flowers in summer, followed by ribbed, winged fruits turning orange in autumn. A handsome and bold foliage plant for a sheltered, moist, well-drained woodland garden.
About the genus
Toona is a small genus of 4 to 5 species of trees, originating from China, SE Asia and N Australia
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained, Moist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens
Native toN & W China
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed in autumn or by root cuttings in late winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free