Chinese parasol-tree Firmiana simplex Sterculiaceae Leaves are simple, alternate, deciduous, very large, deeply palmately lobed, and with an entire margin and long, stout petiole. Twigs are green and smooth with prominent, hairy, red-brown buds. Bark is green and smooth with vertical thin pale stripes.
Flowers are in yellow terminal clusters.
Chinese parasol-tree is planted as an ornamental. Click on photo to enlarge. All text and photographs are intended for educational purposes only and are not for commercial use in any form. 1999, all rights reserved. Photographs by Mike Hogan .