China Doll - Radermachera

Radermachera is an evergreen tree native to subtropical mountainous regions of China and Taiwan. Some species can reach heights of up to 30 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of 1 meter, so that's totally what I'm shooting for. But I doubt mine is the right species.

So far it is looking very healthy, growing in the sunlight next to my patio door.

It has glossier leaves than any other plant I have and I am curious as to the function/effects of this, but that's a mystery for another day.


Phylum/division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family: Bignoniaceae
Genus: Radermachera
Species: ?? Don't have species name yet