Bretschneidera sinensis

Bretschneidera sinensis

Bretschneidera sinensis is a rare, endangered tree species. It is native to East and Southeast Asia.

It grows from 10 to 25 meters tall, with gray-brown, smooth bark.

The leaves are large, odd-pinnate, and composed of 8 to 31 leaflets.

The flowers are the tree's main attraction. They are borne in large inflorescences 20–36 cm long. Individual flowers are 3–5 cm in diameter, white-pink with purple or red veins, somewhat resembling orchid flowers.

Bretschneidera sinensis requires fertile, well-drained, and slightly acidic soil.

It prefers a sunny location.