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(Sloanea sinensis)
Chinese Sloanea (Sloanea sinensis)
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Photo by: Toby Y | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Toby Y | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2022-10-20T02:54:57Z |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Salem, Massachusetts
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 11" - 106" | 44" | Aquatic | Aquatic |
| • High Temp. | 76°F - 94°F | 83°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | 5°F - 64°F | 19°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.
Summary
Sloanea sinensis, commonly known as Chinese Sloanea or Chinese Fairy Lantern Tree, is a moderately growing deciduous tree native to the subtropical forests of Southern China and Taiwan. It typically reaches a height of 20-40 feet (6-12 meters) and a width of 15-20 feet (4.6-6 meters). The tree is characterized by its dense, rounded canopy and rough, fissured bark. During the summer, it produces large, white, showy flowers that are attractive to pollinators. The fruits are spiny capsules that add visual interest in the landscape.
Chinese Sloanea is valued for its ornamental flowers and unique fruit, making it a desirable addition to botanical gardens and arboreta. It is also used in urban settings for its moderate size and tolerance of part shade. This species prefers medium to fast-draining clay or loam soils and requires medium amounts of water, making it relatively easy to maintain. While it can tolerate full sun, it also grows well in part shade, which can be beneficial in mixed plantings or woodland gardens.CC BY-SA 4.0
Chinese Sloanea is valued for its ornamental flowers and unique fruit, making it a desirable addition to botanical gardens and arboreta. It is also used in urban settings for its moderate size and tolerance of part shade. This species prefers medium to fast-draining clay or loam soils and requires medium amounts of water, making it relatively easy to maintain. While it can tolerate full sun, it also grows well in part shade, which can be beneficial in mixed plantings or woodland gardens.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree
- Height: 20-40 feet
- Width: 15-20 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Warm-temperate to subtropical forests
Other Names
Common Names: Chinese Fairy Lantern Tree
Scientific Names: Sloanea sinensis, Echinocarpus hongkongensis, Echinocarpus sinensis, Sloanea chinensis, Sloanea hongkongensis, Sloanea kweichowensis, Sloanea oligophlebia, Sloanea oligophlebia, Sloanea parvifolia
GBIF Accepted Name: Sloanea sinensis