
Chinese mahogany (Toona sinensis)
Chinese mahogany, also known as Tun tree, Chinese toon
Chinese mahogany is native to East Asia and is predominantly found in the northern and western parts of China. The tree features gray to dark brown outer bark with natural cracks, while the inner bark is pink. As a deciduous tree, it sheds its leaves in the fall.
Key Facts About Chinese mahogany
Attributes of Chinese mahogany
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
25 m
Spread
8 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow
Flower Size
4 mm to 5 mm
Flower Color
White
Scientific Classification of Chinese mahogany
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Maples, mangos, mahogany, citrus, and allies
Family
Mahogany
Genus
Toona
Species
Chinese mahogany