Stunning unknown tree needs the experts on the case.
Northants,
United Kingdom 
Hello all :-) Ive been keeping up to date with everyone but havent posted in some time.I really need some expert help with an identification that i would guess will even challenge Andrew and Barbara! This tree was posted by a friend on her blog .She lives in New Zealand and its spring there now .It looks like a sorbus leaf to me and yet i cant find a hint of a sorbus that colours like that in Spring .Ive checked out all the Japanese maples but agai ..wrong leaf shape .Thought about a Rhus but nothings appearing .I want this tree at any cost ,even if it has to live indoors .I'm in love :-)) so any help please would me most appreciated .Thank you .:-)
29 Sep, 2009
Answers
Specifically the selection of it called 'Flamingo'. :-)
The name Toona is synonymous with Cedrela.
29 Sep, 2009
Found this site:
http://www.deeproot.co.uk/pbo/plantdetail.php?plantname=Toona%20sinensis%20%27Flamingo%27
29 Sep, 2009
What a beautiful tree...
29 Sep, 2009
Amazing coloured tree, I want one too.
29 Sep, 2009
You beat me to it Fractal - well done
29 Sep, 2009
It is a beauty - anyone know how tall it gets how quickly?
29 Sep, 2009
one of my books says 30-70ft but not how quickly.
29 Sep, 2009
A big tree, then, thanks Usernut.
29 Sep, 2009
Oh goodness thank you Fractal !!! I knew if anyone could help me it was you guys .Oh i'm so over the moon .I've spent days and days googling lol I'm amazed it isnt better known its so very beautiful. Thanks for all your help :-)))
30 Sep, 2009
Even better ive found a stockist over here and its hardy too .Thank you for sending me to bed a happy lady :-)
30 Sep, 2009
Hmm, you might want to rephrase that, Susie...
30 Sep, 2009
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This tree is called Cedrela sinensis. The pink foliage is quite spectacular and it is reasonably hardy too.
29 Sep, 2009