China Doll

Radermachera sinica

Native to:
China, India, Myanmar, Taiwan, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Bignoniaceae
Genus:
Radermachera
Species:
Radermachera sinica
USDA Symbol:
RASI5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
900 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to subtropical forests, prefers humid conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions with consistent moisture. Light may improve germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI