| Common Name: Chinese Parasoltree |
| Family: Sterculiaceae |
| Zone: 8-9 |
| Average Size: 25' H x 10' W |
Identification:
- Upright form with an umbrella-like canopy
- Simple leaf, palmate with 3-5 lobes, 12 inches across
- Distinctive fruit with leaf-like structures and 2-3 seeds
- Smooth green bark on trunk and branches
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| Notes: This unusual species is native to China and Japan, but well adapted to the Southern United States. The large leaves and flowers, unusual fruit and green bark give the Parasoltree a tropical appearance, like a large houseplant. |
| Campus Location: Tureaud Hall, south entry along South Stadium Dr. |
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