Botanical Name: Koelreuteria bipinnata
Common Name: Chinese Flame Tree Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright, widely spreading tree, with the main branches forming an open rounded canopy which eventually becomes flat-topped Height 20-30' (35') Spread equal Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun; develops more flowers in full sun Soil prefers well-drained soils; tolerates most locations Hardiness hardy (zones 8-24); thrives in warm, low-elevation areas Morphology: Leaves bipinnately compound, alternate, 1-2" long; leaflet has 3-4 pairs of 6-12" long pinnae, each with 10-16 ovate leaflets; leaflets serrate Flowers bright yellow, 1/2" wide in large 1-2" panicles; have terminal arrangement; usually blooms in early fall Fruit capsule; tan to salmon pink, 1-2" long, inflated Propagation: seed or soft wood cuttings Usage: very stunning medium-sized accent tree, valued for its flowers, ornamental fruit and dissected foliage; good shade tree Landscape Care: Watering regular is preferred; thrives in heavily watered areas having good drainage Fertilizing as needed, in spring Pruning head high and develop wide-spreading framework when young Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: China Family: Sapindaceae Notes: |
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