Detail
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Cedrela sinensis
Chinese Cedar
Notes

Uses: Highly ornamental species as a specimen, street or shade tree in open streetscapes, reserves and parks. Recommended for its narrow habit, foliage and flowers. New foliage has a pink flush.
Warning: Suckers from main stem, do not plant close to conservation areas.
Caution: As with all deciduous species consideration must be given to planting in locations where litter will not reach waterways.

  • Height 6-12m
  • Spread 4-4m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Meliaceae
  • Botanical Name Cedrela sinensis
  • Common Name Chinese Cedar
  • Origin China, South East Asia
  • Habit Upright, Compact
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains, Footslopes
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Pink
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Flower Type Panicles
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Form Tall Tree (Usually exceeds 10m)