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Koelreuteria bipinnata

Chinese Flame Tree

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Greg Applegate/Dave Ryden

 

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.