TOONA sinensis. China. A deciduous tree of unusual form and texture, growing 30-60’ high. For its first several years of life, it makes a broad pillar of leaves, eventually branching to form a broad crown useful for shade. The leaves are up to 2’ long and have several pairs of long, pointed leaflets. They are bronze to pink in new growth, deep green when fully expanded. In summer it carries large, drooping clusters of fragrant white flowers, which are followed by interesting winged seed pods. Sun, most reasonably well drained soils, moderate to regular watering. Hardy to below 0^oF.