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Koelreuteria paniculata

Golden Rain Tree, Varnish Tree

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Normans/Jacobs

 

Description

This is a small to medium sized tree which produces lacy foliage and upright yellow flower clusters in the summer. It is tolerant of both urban conditions and various soil types.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green, Light Green

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

Fruit Color

Brown, Yellow

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Messy

Design Styles

Japanese, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Patio, Street Tree

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.