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    • Photo of Koelreuteria bipinnata foliage, form, fruit by avishai teicher

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    Koelreuteria bipinnata

    Also Known As

    • Chinese Flame Tree

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'-60'
    • W: 30'-60'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Koelreuteria bipinnata plant details

    Koelreuteria bipinnata is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by pink fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Koelreuteria bipinnata

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: sapindaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 FT - 60 FT - wide, 30 FT - 60 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, shade tree, small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Koelreuteria bipinnata

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This rare flowering tree (30-60') features lovely bright-green compound leaves, a very desirable specimen grown for its gorgeous fragrant yellow flowers which have a touch of red at the base and are held in upright 1-2' clusters during late summer, the flowers are followed by showy pink papery seed capsules; the branches tend to cascade as they grow making it necessary to prune them if walking under the tree is desired. S/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    A gorgeous specimen tree, the Chinese Flame Tree produces bright yellow raceme flowers in early summer that develop into light pink paper seed capsules that look like pink Chinese lanterns. Trees establish quickly and begin flowering within a few years, but despite its quick establishment it doesn't have an excessive mature size. Most trees seem to top out at around 25 to 30 feet tall which prevents the need for heavy pruning down the road for gardeners with smaller lots.

    By: Red Panda Nursery

    Gardening facts about Koelreuteria bipinnata plant

    How to Grow Koelreuteria bipinnata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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