Dipteronia sinensis Seeds | Chinese Dipteronia
LATIN NAME: Dipteronia sinensis
COMMON NAME: Chinese Dipteronia
Plant Profile
A distinctive member of its genus, Chinese Dipteronia (Dipteronia sinensis) is a tree in the soapberry family (Sapindaceae). The Chinese dipteronia is a noble and rare tree of mountain forests of China, and its handsome, compound leaves and its curious, winged fruits have made it a tree of great botanical interest. The Chinese dipteronia belongs to the soapberry family, Sapindaceae, and it is a plant species in genus, endemic to the mainland China. It is regarded in soapberry family, while it was traditionally placed in maple family, and it is prized for its handsome, compound leaves and its curious, winged fruits. Given room and time, it reaches roughly Fifteen metres. Its open flowers are a reliable stop for bees and other pollinating visitors. Not many plants ask so little and repay so much.
Science & Biotechnology
Dipteronia sinensis sits in the soapberry family, a group that keeps botanists, horticulturists and plant breeders busy with questions of classification, adaptation and ornamental potential. The Chinese dipteronia has a genuine and distinguished place in both botanical and horticultural research. The practical point for growers is that this plant has been observed in gardens for so long that its behaviour holds few surprises.
Uses & Benefits
Beyond its ornamental appeal, Chinese Dipteronia has the practical versatility that makes a plant worth growing from seed year after year. Ecologically, the Chinese dipteronia is a noble tree of mountain forests of China. Its economic value is real and botanical. For a grower, the Chinese dipteronia is a rewarding and rare tree, and for a gardener it brings handsome, compound leaves and curious, winged fruits. Getting it going is easy; keeping it going is easier still.
A tree like this repays patience for decades: it cools and shelters its surroundings, hosts birds and insects, and stores carbon in timber that outlives its planter.
Growing from Seed
Chinese Dipteronia is one of those generous plants that come along well from seed. Sow the seed evenly over the surface and cover lightly, using a loose, well-drained seed compost, and keep it just moist in bright light until the seedlings are well up. Prick the seedlings out once they are large enough to handle, grow them on in bright light, and plant out when conditions allow.
Our Take
Chinese Dipteronia repays a little patience at sowing time with plenty of garden presence later.
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