Botanical Name: Common Names:
Radermachera sinica China Doll, Serpent Tree, Emerald Tree,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants, Trees Shrub Like
Description:
Subtropical evergreen tree, naturally occurring as a rainforest tree in the mountains of China. It can be pruned and kept at 1-2m tall but if left and grown in the right conditions it can reach 20m tall. Its glossy green foliage gives a lush look to the landscape. Fragrant white funnel-like flowers appear in Spring and Summer. Great choice for an indoor plant.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Courtyard, Fragrant Garden, Indoor Plant, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Mites
Cultural Notes: Prefers to be kept in doors in a bright indirect light in a moist well-drained soil. Enjoys being rootbound, no need to repot. Does not tolerate drafts.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Bignoniaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White, Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low
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