Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar

Most loved for its flushes of vivid pink-red new foliage in spring, large feathery green leaves through summer, and upright form that brings strong seasonal interest.

$230.00

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Size: 30cm/33cm

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Pot size: 30cm/33cm

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Size / batch	Each	Quantity
30cm/33cmApprox. height: Enquire for current heights	$230.00
40cm/45LApprox. height: Approx. 1.6m – 2.5m	$340.00
100LApprox. height: Enquire for current heights	$700.00

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About this tree

Mature height: 15m to 25m (approx.)
Mature width: 7m to 10m

Cedrela sinensis, the Chinese Cedar, is a fast-growing deciduous tree grown above all for its spectacular spring foliage, which emerges vivid pink before fading through cream to soft green. The bright new growth sits on a broad umbrella-shaped canopy of fine compound leaves.

Chinese Cedar grows to 15-25 metres tall and 7-10 metres wide. The broad spreading structure and well-spaced branching give a light, open silhouette, making it a good way to bring canopy and dappled shade to larger gardens, as well as suiting parks and streetscapes.

Chinese Cedar performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA, in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It adapts well to urban conditions and tolerates moderate drought and frost once established. The fine foliage turns golden-yellow in autumn.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar

How tall does Chinese Cedar grow?

Cedrela sinensis, also known as Toona sinensis, grows to 15-25 metres tall and 7-10 metres wide with a broad umbrella-shaped crown.

How fast does Chinese Cedar grow?

Chinese Cedar is moderately fast-growing, adding 50-80cm per year once established.

What makes Chinese Cedar special?

Chinese Cedar is prized for its striking spring foliage, which emerges vivid pink before fading to cream and then maturing to soft green. The spring colour display is its standout feature.

How much space does Chinese Cedar need?

Allow room for a crown 7 to 10 metres across. The broad umbrella-shaped canopy needs open ground, so Chinese Cedar suits larger gardens, parks and rural blocks rather than courtyards or narrow beds.

Is Chinese Cedar deciduous?

Yes. Chinese Cedar is fully deciduous, dropping its foliage in winter and producing its signature pink new growth in spring.

Where does Chinese Cedar grow best in Australia?

Chinese Cedar performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA, in full sun with well-drained soil.

How far apart should I plant Chinese Cedar?

Plant 3-4 metres apart for an avenue or row, or as individual feature trees where the spring colour can be appreciated.

Mature height & width

Mature height: 15m to 25m (approx.)
Mature width: 7m to 10m

Pot sizes & dimensions

Pot / bag size	Width	Depth
30cm Pot	33cm	30cm
40cm/45L Pot	44cm	41.5cm
50cm Pot / 70L Pot	55cm	41.8cm
100L Bag	50.6cm	52.8cm
150L Bag	66cm	55cm
200L Bag	71.5cm	60.5cm
300L Bag	88cm	63.8cm
400L Bag	99cm	66cm
500L Bag	122cm	66cm
750L Bag	134cm	69cm
1000L Bag	146.3cm	71.5cm
2000L Bag	176cm	82.5cm

General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.

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About Toona sinensis

Frequently Asked Questions

About Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar

How tall does Chinese Cedar grow?

Cedrela sinensis, also known as Toona sinensis, grows to 15-25 metres tall and 7-10 metres wide with a broad umbrella-shaped crown.

How fast does Chinese Cedar grow?

Chinese Cedar is moderately fast-growing, adding 50-80cm per year once established.

What makes Chinese Cedar special?

Chinese Cedar is prized for its striking spring foliage, which emerges vivid pink before fading to cream and then maturing to soft green. The spring colour display is its standout feature.

How much space does Chinese Cedar need?

Allow room for a crown 7 to 10 metres across. The broad umbrella-shaped canopy needs open ground, so Chinese Cedar suits larger gardens, parks and rural blocks rather than courtyards or narrow beds.

Is Chinese Cedar deciduous?

Yes. Chinese Cedar is fully deciduous, dropping its foliage in winter and producing its signature pink new growth in spring.

Where does Chinese Cedar grow best in Australia?

Chinese Cedar performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA, in full sun with well-drained soil.

How far apart should I plant Chinese Cedar?

Plant 3-4 metres apart for an avenue or row, or as individual feature trees where the spring colour can be appreciated.

Foliage: Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months)
Position: Full Sun
Form: Upright
Rounded
Use: Feature Tree
Screening or Privacy
Avenue Planting
Council or Civic Landscapes
Mature height: 15m to 25m (approx.)
Mature width: 7m to 10m

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Planting Information

How To Plant Your Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun with good air movement and room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and a light dressing of aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, avoiding any low spot where water might pool.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar is expected to grow 1m to 1.5m per year (approx.).

Fast Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 5 centimetre layer of organic mulch or pine bark over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk to avoid waterlogging at the base.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar in Different Soil

Cedrela sinensis performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam with a neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is sharp and waterlogging is avoided.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting, and mound slightly to lift the root zone.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent foliage colour.

pH: Neutral preferred. A light dressing of dolomite suits most conifers.

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Uses in my Garden

Feature Tree
Screening or Privacy
Avenue Planting
Council or Civic Landscapes

Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar works in an:

Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar Evergreen or Deciduous?

Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 15m to 25m (approx.)

Mature Width: 7m to 10m

Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar is expected to grow 1m to 1.5m per year (approx.).

Growth Rate of Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar

Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar is expected to grow 1m to 1.5m per year (approx.).

They are considered to have a:

Fast Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar

Is Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar frost tolerant?

Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Does Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar Flower?

Cedrela sinensis produces large clusters of creamy-white, lightly fragrant flowers in late spring to early summer. These drooping panicles form beneath the fresh foliage and create a soft, elegant seasonal display before developing into small, winged seed capsules.

Does Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Summer

Flower Type:

Clustered

Flower Colour:

Pink

Is Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar an Australian Native Tree?

Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar is Native to Native to China and Southeast Asia, where it grows naturally in forests and valleys. Cultivated widely as both an ornamental tree and for its edible young shoots.

What is the Wildlife Value of Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar ?

Its fragrant flowers attract pollinating insects including bees, moths and hoverflies, while the broad canopy offers shelter for small birds. The seed capsules and branching structure also support insect activity, contributing to a biodiverse and healthy garden environment.

How much Sunlight does Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar need?

Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Cedrela sinensis performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless improved with organic matter to enhance drainage and soil structure. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support healthy growth and seasonal flowering.

Is Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar Drought Tolerant?

Is Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Cedrela sinensis develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs reliably with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods and maintains its rapid seasonal growth in a wide range of climates.

Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar — project image 4

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall does Chinese Cedar grow?

Cedrela sinensis (also known as Toona sinensis) grows to 10-15 metres tall and 4-6 metres wide with a narrow upright form.

How fast does Chinese Cedar grow?

Chinese Cedar is moderately fast-growing, adding 50-80cm per year once established.

What makes Chinese Cedar special?

Chinese Cedar is prized for its striking spring foliage, which emerges vivid pink before fading to cream and then maturing to soft green. The spring colour display is its standout feature.

Is Chinese Cedar suitable for small gardens?

Yes. The narrow upright habit makes Chinese Cedar an excellent choice for adding height to smaller gardens without taking up much ground space.

Is Chinese Cedar deciduous?

Yes. Chinese Cedar is fully deciduous, dropping its foliage in winter and producing its signature pink new growth in spring.

Where does Chinese Cedar grow best in Australia?

Chinese Cedar performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA, in full sun with well-drained soil.

How far apart should I plant Chinese Cedar?

Plant 3-4 metres apart for a narrow avenue or row, or as individual feature trees where the spring colour can be appreciated.

Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar — project image 5

Compare sizes side by side

30cm/33cm

Enquire for current heights

40cm/45L

Approx. 1.6m – 2.5m

100L

Enquire for current heights

Heights are approximate and vary between individual trees.

Toona sinensis is loved for its flushes of vivid pink-red new foliage in spring, large feathery green leaves through summer, and upright form that brings strong seasonal interest.

We take pride in supplying A+ grade advanced trees. When stock at our farm is not yet ready, we work with our trusted trade suppliers to source the best available trees for your garden.

Plant Your Cedrela sinensis Chinese Cedar With:

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.