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Firmiana simplex

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Very rare, large-leaved Chinese tree, long flower trusses. The size after 10 years is 5 meter. The flower colour is yellow-green. This plant is mostly hardy.The flowering period is May - June.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : kwekerij Ward van Teijlingen

Date taken : 13.10.2006

Family : Sterculiaceae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : H. Kolster, location picture : Kwekerij H. Kolster, Boskoop

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Pinetum Park & Pine Lodge Gardens

© picture 4 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Pinetum Park & Pine Lodge Gardens

© picture 5 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 6 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 7 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : Chanticleer Garden, Wayne, Pennsylvania

© picture 8 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : Chanticleer Garden, Wayne, Pennsylvania

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : tree
soil type : All soils are ok
planting place : needs a sheltered place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : no special watering needs
wind tolerance : mildly susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 4 and 5 meter
width approx : between 1.5 and 2 meter
flower colour : green
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : lobed leaves
leaf size : between 25 and 30 cm
scent : not scented
flowering period : may - june
hardiness : mostly hardy