Toona sinensis ‘Flamingo’ Chinese Toon 250mm pot

Chinese Toon Flamingo ( Toona sinensis ) is a striking deciduous tree with aromatic foliage, ideal for gardens and feature planting.
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 250mm pot – approx. 1.3m tall right now 🌳
✔️ Upright young tree with strong framework
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Full sun to part shade ☀️🌤️
✔️ Fertile, well-drained soils preferred
✔️ Frost hardy ❄️ and drought tolerant once established
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Spring: brilliant flushes of pink new growth 🌸💗
✔️ Summer: foliage matures to soft green tones 🌿
✔️ Autumn: leaves turn golden-yellow before dropping 🍂✨
✔️ Deciduous — attractive bare form in winter
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Upright, rounded canopy with dense foliage
✔️ Grows approx. 10–15m tall × 6–8m wide
✔️ Fast-growing; prune lightly to encourage shape and fresh colour
 
💡 Special Characteristics
✔️ Unique pink new growth — highly ornamental 🌟
✔️ Edible young leaves used in Asian cuisine 🍴
✔️ Hardy, low-maintenance, and long-lived tree
✔️ Provides brilliant seasonal colour and shade
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Feature tree in large gardens or avenues
✔️ Plant as a colourful contrast to green or dark-foliaged trees
✔️ Excellent in edible or cultural gardens for dual use 🌱🍴
✔️ Perfect for parks, rural properties, or statement plantings