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

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