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CHINA DOLL or CHINESE BELL TREE
Radermachera sinica
(This plant is not on the Australian Noxious Weed List.)
A native of tropical Asia, it where it prefers a warm climate, plentiful water and is accepting of most soils. However, it is quite hardy and will grow outdoors in a temperate climate in droughty conditions or as an indoor plant in cooler climates.
An evergreen tree to 8 metres with a spread of 3 metres, it has a stout stem with spreading branches. The leaves are dark green, large (up to 1 metre), with 8 prominently veined leaflets. The flowers are scented, white and open at night on mature plants spring to summer.
Marketed as China Doll for the indoor plant market in cooler climates, this plant was very popular for a period. Its dense, dark green foliage of multiple leaflets gives it a fresh, tropical look.
Offered is a packet of 30 seeds and Grownotes to assist you to cultivate this handsome tree.
All my seed is posted in bubble wrap protection.
A flat postage rate of $1.20 applies, regardless of the number of purchases made, provided they are on a combined invoice.
Purchases over $50.00 on a combined invoice attracts free shipping.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS. Airmail postage is a flat rate of $2.30, regardless of the number of purchases, provided purchases are on a combined invoice. A Certificate of Origin is provided free of charge. Sorry, I do not accept international money orders.
Any questions? Email me at grahame@olelantana.com
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