Toona sinensis

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Toona sinensis
Also known as: Chinese cedar
Images: Google Images

Plant Properties

Layer: Tree
Format: Large
Height: 20.00 m
Width: 8.00 m
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-11
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Leaves, Tea
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Incense, Wood, Fragrant

Description

Young shoots and leaves of this plant are cooked and are very popular in China. They have a flavor similar to onions and are typically eaten cooked. The leaves can also be used as a substitute for tea. No further details are provided about the fruit.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 31/10

Crown Data

Crown Type: Breed Piramidaal
Crown Density: Dichte kroon

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow 		Helps attract beneficial insects and improves soil health.
Amelanchier alnifolia
Serviceberry 		Offers seasonal fruits and attracts pollinators.
Alnus rubra
Red alder 		Fixes nitrogen in the soil, improving fertility.
Malus prunifolia
Chinese Apple, Plumleaf crab apple 		Provides shade and helps create a cooler microclimate.
Corylus avellana
Hazel 		Provides nuts and creates a habitat for wildlife.
Crataegus monogyna
Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn 		Attracts birds and beneficial insects with its flowers and fruits.
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Oleaster 		Improves soil health and provides edible fruits.
Cornus mas
Cornelian cherry dogwood 		Provides early spring flowers and fruits that attract pollinators.
Juglans regia
English Walnut 		Offers shade, and its leaf litter improves soil quality.
Osmanthus fragrans
Fragrant Olive 		Attracts pollinators with its fragrant flowers.