Grow a unique and flavorful edible tree with this Toona sinensis (Chinese Toon Tree), also known as 香椿 or 椿芽. This live plant comes established in a 1-gallon pot and is prized for its aromatic young shoots, a delicacy in many Asian cuisines.

The tender new leaves have a savory flavor similar to leeks or mild garlic, making them perfect for stir-fries, eggs, soups, and fresh dishes. This fast-growing tree can reach up to 30 feet tall but is commonly pruned to encourage continuous harvest of young shoots.

With its attractive compound leaves and edible value, this plant is ideal for both ornamental and edible gardens.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Toona sinensis plant
✔️ Shipped in 1-gallon nursery pot
✔️ Edible shoot variety (香椿苗 / 椿芽)
✔️ Healthy, established plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

Growing Information

• Common Name: Chinese Toon, Fragrant Spring Tree
• Botanical Name: Toona sinensis
• Plant Type: Deciduous tree
• Growth Stage: Established plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil: Well-draining soil
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Height: Up to 30 feet (prunable)
• Growth Rate: Fast
• USDA Zones: 5–10
• Harvest Season: Spring through fall (young shoots)
• Container Friendly: Yes (with pruning)

Care Tip

Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and encourage tender new growth. Harvest young shoots in spring for the best flavor.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.