5 Seeds Alangium chinense Chinese Alangium Tree Tropical Ornamental
Alangium chinense, commonly known as Chinese Alangium, is a versatile flowering tree or large shrub valued for its glossy foliage and clusters of small, fragrant white blooms. It brings a graceful tropical character to warm-climate gardens and can be grown as an ornamental specimen or informal hedge.
In cultivation, Chinese Alangium works well as a landscape accent, screening plant, or container subject in cooler regions. Its attractive leaves and subtle blossoms add texture and seasonal interest, and it can be trained into a shapely small tree over time.
Species: Alangium chinense
Type: Tropical to subtropical flowering tree or large shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, branching, can be trained as a single-trunk tree or dense shrub
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile, moist soil
Zones: 9-11
Germination: Sow seeds in warm, moist medium; germination may be slow and uneven
Sowing: Surface sow and press lightly into soil, keep warm and humid
Spacing: 8-15 feet apart for trees, closer for hedges
Notes: Protect from frost when young; thrives in warm, sheltered positions