Chinese Coffee Tree Seeds, Soap Tree Seeds (Gymnocladus Chinensis)

Chinese Coffee Tree Seeds, Soap Tree Seeds (Gymnocladus Chinensis)

Known for its striking foliage and ornamental seed pods.

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5 Gymnocladus Chinensis Seeds (Chinese Coffee Tree Seeds, Soap Tree Seeds)
US$4.90
30 Gymnocladus Chinensis Seeds (Chinese Coffee Tree Seeds, Soap Tree Seeds)
US$29.80
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Gymnocladus Chinensis
Gymnocladus chinensis has huge, bipinnate leaves which are purplish in colour when they emerge in spring, turning dark green later. These leaves are very unusual in appearance, looking nearly tropical. Established specimens of Gymnocladus chinensis are very attractive, but although a tall tree in its native China. Gymnocladus chinensis is reasonably hardy but is warm and sunny in the summer and sheltered from strong winds. With its large, delicate leaves this tree will not be suitable for cold, windy areas.
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Label Gymnocladus chinensis
Common name Chinese Coffee Tree, Soap Tree
Family Caesalpinioideae
Genus Gymnocladus
Species Gymnocladus Chinensis
Germination Requires a deep rich well-drained moisture retentive soil and a sunny position.
A very ornamental plant, it is only hardy in the mildest areas of Britain tolerating temperatures down to about to -5øc. It rarely flowers in Britain, requiring more summer heat than it usually gets here. The tree has a light canopy so does not cast much shade and is therefore a good species for the top canopy of a woodland garden. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby. At least some members of this genus do not have these nitrogen-producing bacteria on the roots.
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