Tetracentron sinense (ex. SEH#100)

This is a very rare tree in cultivation and is the only member of this genus which is itself the only member of its ancient family. The rounded-ovate deciduous leaves are bullate with a long, drawn-out tip and the small yellow flowers are borne in pendulous catkin-like spikes in mid-summer. The foliage changes to shades of yellow and chocolate-brown in the autumn. A beautiful species and one of the most interesting of flowering plants. Rarely seen even in arboreta. These are grown from seed collected from a tree in the RSBG grown from my collection of seed in the wild. To quote Bean “it is more than just a botanical curiosity, being handsome in foliage and a picture of great elegance and beauty”. Very special offer of possibly my very favorite specimen tree in the entire garden.

Plant Characteristics

• Fast-growing

• Outdoors

• Full sun
• Partial shade

Not Fragrant