Firmiana simplex shrubs CAST IRON PLANT

CAST IRON PLANT

for bright light

like giant maple leaves - and few but thick branches on a stout trunk of bright green bark

to only 18" tall in clumps to 15" wide

Well-behaved

Firmiana simplex shrubs CAST IRON PLANTThe parasol tree, native of southeast China to Japan and a member of the chocolate family, is vigorous, reaching 20 30 ft in the garden with huge leaves 18" to even 2 ft across, like giant maple leaves and few but thick branches on a stout trunk of bright green bark. Perfect for the tropical garden. Small, greenish flowers and lemon yellow fall colorare added attractions. Prefers evenly moist soil and good drainage in sun to part shade with a little