{"product_id":"firmiana-simplex","title":"Chinese Parasol Tree - Firmiana simplex","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChinese Parasol Tree - Firmiana simplex\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth green bark and huge lobed leaves up to 30cm across give \u003cem\u003eFirmiana simplex\u003c\/em\u003e a distinctly tropical presence, even though it is fully deciduous and hardy through temperate Australian winters. The trunk stays green for many years, which is unusual enough to make the bare winter tree worth looking at. It is chosen where a bold leaf and quick shade are wanted from a tree of moderate rather than forest scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Chinese Parasol Tree\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Trunk\u003c\/strong\u003e: The smooth olive green bark is a genuine feature in winter, not just a curiosity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBold Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Large three to five lobed leaves cast heavy shade and read as subtropical.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Shade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reaches useful canopy size faster than most deciduous shade trees of similar stature.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full leaf drop lets low winter sun reach the house and garden beneath.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUrban Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Copes with compacted soil, heat and pollution in built up settings.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyard Shade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sized well for a paved courtyard that needs summer cover and winter light.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeature Lawn Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e: The green trunk and heavy leaf make it a talking point as a single specimen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical Style Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provides a large leaf canopy in a scheme built around bold foliage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreet Verge Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Its upright habit and moderate spread suit wider verges and median strips.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 10m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late autumn to early spring while dormant\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep well drained soil, tolerant of a wide pH range, best with reasonable moisture in summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first two summers and mulch to 75mm to hold moisture. This tree seeds freely, so remove seedlings from garden beds each spring and avoid planting it near bushland where it can naturalise.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 8m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Asia, including China, Japan and Vietnam\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow-green, in loose summer panicles\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":59795345178910,"sku":"ND-0801-400MM","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/D2TuEwN_bNp0CQped97GK_F89gKSyl.jpg?v=1787313787","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/firmiana-simplex","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}