Tetracentron sinense

Also Known As

Chinese Tetracentron
Shui qing shu

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-50'
W: 20'-30'

planting zones

6b-9a

Tetracentron sinense plant details

Tetracentron sinense is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring green and tan flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tetracentron sinense

Plant type: tree
Plant family: trochodendraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: green and tan blooms in spring
Uses: shade tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tetracentron sinense

USDA Zones: 6b - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This rare tree makes an elegant specimen or a graceful woodland beauty with its wide-spreading 30-50' tall habit, large pointed, heart-shaped leaves, pendulous flower catkins in spring and striking red fall color, native to streams margins, forest margins, moist slopes and bottomlands in central to southwestern China. S-PSh/M