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

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