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Posted 03/05/2023 in Tree

Koelreuteria paniculata

A small open-branching irregularly-shaped deciduous tree, Koelreuteria paniculata features bright yellow flowers n the summer the mature to interesting brown papery seed capsules that looks like Chinese lantern. Leaves emerge purple in the fall mature to bright green in the summer and yellow in the fall.

Post Details

Latin Name
Koelreuteria paniculata
Common Name
Golden rain tree
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
30-40 ft
Spread
30-40 ft
Potential Pests
Root rot, leaf spot, and canker

Plant Story

A small open-branching irregularly-shaped deciduous tree, Koelreuteria paniculata features bright yellow flowers n the summer the mature to interesting brown papery seed capsules that looks like Chinese lantern. Leaves emerge purple in the fall mature to bright green in the summer and yellow in the fall.

Special Care Instructions

INVASIVE! Adopts to wide range of soil. Tolerates drought and city pollutants.

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