Chinese Mahogany - Toona Sinensis with Edible Spring Shoots

A Unique Ornamental Tree with Edible Delights

The Chinese Mahogany (Toona sinensis), also known as Chinese Toon or Chinese Cedar, is a remarkable fast-growing deciduous tree that combines stunning ornamental beauty with the bonus of edible spring shoots.

Seasonal Highlights:

• Spectacular Spring Foliage: New growth emerges in vibrant shades of pink, red, and bronze before maturing to rich green
• Edible Shoots: Young spring leaves have a unique onion-garlic flavour, prized in Asian cuisine
• Autumn Display: Leaves turn beautiful golden-yellow tones before falling
• Summer Blooms: Produces clusters of small white flowers in early summer

Key Features:

• Fast Growing: Quickly establishes to create an impressive specimen tree
• Hardy & Resilient: Tolerates frost and thrives in UK conditions once established
• Dual Purpose: Enjoy both ornamental beauty and culinary harvests
• Elegant Form: Develops an attractive spreading canopy with graceful compound leaves
• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and requires minimal care once established

Perfect For:

Create a stunning focal point in your garden, add exotic interest to mixed borders, or grow as a unique edible landscape feature. This versatile tree is perfect for gardeners who love both beauty and functionality.

Care: Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during establishment. Young shoots can be harvested in spring for culinary use.

A truly special tree that brings year-round interest and the excitement of homegrown exotic flavours to your garden. We now only have a few seedlings left 1bout 3 to 5 inches.