Radermachera sinica

China doll
China doll tree is evergreen, grows upright, often with multiple trunks, produces scattered large, fragrant cream-colored tubular blossoms spring to fall fall. Graceful tropical look.
height 3–35ft
width 1–20ft
tolerates Coast, Cool Summers, Narrow Planting, Pots
water
needs		 Moderate
water
info		 Water this plant regularly, when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every week or two in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.

In cooler coastal regions it may require water monthly or less after getting established.

This plant is fairly hard to overwater, especially if the drainage is good and the weather is warm.
hardy
to		 24F
exposure Full Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 In or Out
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin S China, Taiwan
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 9, 13–H2

Sunset Zones Map

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Known primarily as a houseplant, this native of mountains in southern China and Taiwan has proven adaptable to garden culture in coastal valleys and milder coastal areas.
Long, beanpod-like fruits form in warmer areas. In chillier, foggier coastal areas fruit rarely forms.

Special Interest

A relative of jacaranda and trumpet vine.