Koelreuteria bipinnata
Chinese Flame Tree
Description
This is a good street tree to plant with unusual seed pods in the fall that provide color. Broad, flat top provides good shade for a patio.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Orange, Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Ranch, Tropical
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Street Tree
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Screen, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.