Botanical Name: Koelreuteria paniculata
Common Name: Goldenrain Tree Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape rounded, open-branched tree with a gawky, irregular shape without careful pruning Height 20-35' Spread 10-40' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil tolerates most any soil – including alkaline Hardiness hardy (zones 2-21); prefers cold-winter areas Morphology: Leaves pinnately compound to 12-18" long; leaflets ovate to oblong, irregularly crenate to serrate Flowers summer-panicles of small yellow flowers 14-18" long Fruit round, tan papery capsules – persist 2-3 months Propagation: seed Usage: good street, lawn or shade tree in difficult climates and soils – good patio tree with careful pruning Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular watering when young; tolerates drought when established Fertilizing none after established Pruning thin, head back frequently when young to encourage canopy Pests/Diseases no major pests Special Conditions/Other Origin: Japan/Korea Family: Sapindaceae Notes: |
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