Sheffield's Seed Company

New Arrivals Catalog Login / Create Account

Gift Card

FILTERS

In Stock

Root

Home / Root

1 / 6

2 / 6

3 / 6

AdobeStock

4 / 6

SAplants

5 / 6

AdobeStock

6 / 6

leaf0605

❮ ❯

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Bangladesh, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Japan, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan, Vietnam

Introduced to: Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Korea, Louisiana, Mauritius, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

Native

Introduced

Firmiana simplexFirmiana simplex

Chinese Parasol Tree, Chinese Parasoltree, Wutong

In Stock: 0.573 lb (Total:0.573lb)

Firmiana simplex

Quantity

Calculate

All items have bulk rates priced in

Buying options

0.57 lb LA

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

2,928

Quantity:

0.57 lb

Collected in:

Louisiana

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1833728

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Bangladesh, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Japan, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan, Vietnam

Introduced to: Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Korea, Louisiana, Mauritius, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

Native

Introduced

Discover the unique allure of Firmiana simplex, commonly known as Chinese Parasol Tree. This enchanting, fast-growing deciduous tree is a member of the Malvaceae family and boasts an exotic presence. Perfect for adding a dramatic flair to any landscape, it typically achieves heights of 30 to 45 feet, spreading 20 to 30 feet wide with its dense, rounded canopy. With a standout feature of exceptionally large, bright green, lobed leaves reaching up to 12 inches across, it provides abundant shade reminiscent of a parasol – the inspiration behind its name. These leaves transition into a vibrant yellow ornamental show in the fall.

Spring welcomes long panicles of delicate, fragrant white to yellow-green flowers, preceding the arrival of unique seed pods that add visual interest. Its bark and stems share a distinctive green hue, further enhancing its aesthetic appeal throughout the year. Native to Eastern Asia, this tree thrives in well-drained soils and sun to partial shade, demonstrating resilience in drought conditions once established. Attracting bees and butterflies, it can become the centerpiece of urban or garden settings, serving as a captivating shade or street tree. Yet, mindful planting is advised, as it self-seeds prolifically, even earning an invasive classification in regions like the southeastern U.S. Embrace the charm of Chinese Parasol Tree and let it grace your landscape with its distinctive beauty and bold architectural form.