Firmiana simplex - 40-60 CM C7.5

Description
The Chinesischer Sonnenschirmbaum (Firmiana simplex) is a very popular, deciduous tub plant that can produce green fruit if well cared for. Its decorative flowers appear from May to July. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The dark green leaves are heart-shaped. The location should be as sunny to semi-shady and sheltered as possible. A well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, sandy and loamy soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Chinesischer Sonnenschirmbaum reaches a height of approx. 16 m and grows up to 7 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * tolerant of flooding

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Chinesischer Sonnenschirmbaum are dark green, heart-shaped and lobed.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth
Upright. Generally grows 30 - 50 cm per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Flower
Firmiana simplex forms yellowish-green flowers from May. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Solitary, shade tree, bee pasture, park

Stems
Chinesischer Sonnenschirmbaum is characterised by its yellow stems.

Root
Firmiana simplex is a heartroot.