Plant Details

Toona sinensis

Chinese cedar

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General Information

Scientific name: Toona sinensis
Also known as: Chinese cedar

Plant Properties

Layer: Tree
Size: Large
Height: 20.00 m
Width: 8.00 m
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-11
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full 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: Broad pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown