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    Koelreuteria paniculata

    Also Known As

    • China Tree
    • Golden Rain Tree
    • Goldenrain Tree
    • Pride of India
    • Varnish Tree

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'-40'
    • W: 30'-40'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Koelreuteria paniculata plant details

    Koelreuteria paniculata is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by brown, orange and pink fruit. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Koelreuteria paniculata

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: sapindaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 FT - 40 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, fall color, shade tree, small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Koelreuteria paniculata

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: pollution
    Soil needs: alkaline, average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The dainty, feathery, pinnate foliage emerges a soft, copper color before maturing to bright-green. Unusual, small, star shaped, bright-yellow flowers hang in 15" panicles; when the flowers drop you have a 'golden rain'. Flowers become showy, curious, balloon-shaped, tan colored, seed capsules. These all serve to make this attractive 30-40' and equally wide spreading tree distinctive. Tolerant of air pollution, making it a good tree for urbans sites. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    An extremely drought tolerant tree with bright summer color, Golden-rain-tree (also often spelled 'goldenraintree') is fast growing and requires almost no care. In fact, it tends to do better without care and is great for that corner of the yard that you hardly ever get around to working on. While the flowers are quite beautiful, the real interest comes in the fall and early winter with the seed pods which are shaped like little paper Chinese Lanterns. These seed pods make Golden-rain-tree so decorative that trees are often used to line paths and walkways in parks and botanical gardens where they can be appreciated up close.

    By: Red Panda Nursery

    A dense, rounded tree with a spreading haibit. Bright yellow flowers in mid-summer are followed by interesting papery seed capsules. Compound foliage is green, then turns to a golden-orange color in the fall. Very adaptable to poor soils and adverse environments. Growth Rate fast

    By: Garden World

    Attractive as a landscape tree for its bright golden summer flowers that stand erect above the distinctive foliage. Flowers mature into clustered, papery "Chinese lantern" seed capsules, which droop from the branches mid-summer through autumn. Like its close relative Xanthoceras, Goldenraintree seems to do best if it is somewhat neglected. It performs well in alkaline or dry soil, and it tolerates heat well.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Golden Rain Tree is a medium sized flowering tree in the Sapindaceae Native to china and Korea. Noted for its large panicles of bright yellow flowers followed by inflated seed pods..

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Bright golden summer flowers mature into clustered, papery 'Chinese Lantern' seed capsules from late summer through autumn. Zones 5 - 9.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Gardening facts about Koelreuteria paniculata plant

    How to Grow Koelreuteria paniculata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Fruit

      • pink
      • orange
      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Koelreuteria paniculata 'Fastigiata'

    aka Koelreuteria paniculata fastigiata, Fastigate Golden Rain Tree, Golden Rain Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 4'-7'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Koelreuteria paniculata 'Fastigiata' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Koelreuteria paniculata 'Coral Sun' PP17,409

    aka Koelreuteria paniculata 'Coral Sun', 'Coral Sun' Golden Rain Tree, Coral Sun Golden Rain Tree, Coral Sun Pride of India Tree, Coral Sun® Golden Raintree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 20"-30"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Koelreuteria paniculata 'Coral Sun' PP17,409 foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Koelreuteria bipinnata

    aka Chinese Flame Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 30'-60'

    Width: 30'-60'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Koelreuteria bipinnata foliage, form, fruit by avishai teicher
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    Koelreuteria paniculata 'Rose Lantern'

    aka Rose Lantern Pride of India Tree, Rose Lantern Pride of India Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 25'-40'

    Width: 30'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Koelreuteria paniculata 'Rose Lantern' flower by Plant Image Library
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