Koelreuteria Paniculata
Golden Rain Tree
Hardiness Zones
The golden rain tree can be expected to grow
in Hardiness Zones 5–9.
Tree Type
This tree is considered both a flowering tree
and an ornamental tree. It is typically planted for both its visual interest
and profusion of spring flowers.
Mature Size
The golden rain tree grows to a height of
30–40' and a spread of around 35' at maturity.
Growth Rate
This tree grows at a medium to fast rate, with
height increases of anywhere from 13" to more than 24" per year.
Sun Preference
Full sun is the ideal condition for this tree,
meaning it should get at least 6 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day.
Soil Preference
The golden rain tree grows well in acidic,
alkaline, loamy, sandy, well-drained, wet and clay soils. It has some drought
tolerance.
Attributes
This tree:
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Produces small yellow
blossoms about ½" across held upright in clusters on a stalk about
12–18" long. The yellow coloring is rare among flowering trees.
·
Blooms early June
through July and can begin blooming as soon as three years after planting.
·
Features dark green
compound leave that are 6–15" long and made up of 7–15 coarsely toothed
leaflets 1–4" in length. They turn pale yellow in autumn.
·
Yields fruit that look
like little three-sided lanterns, light yellow to brown in color and containing
hard, black seeds.
·
Makes an excellent
street tree, good for planting near utility lines and paved surfaces.
·
Has good resistance to
pests and diseases.
·
Can tolerate urban
stresses such as heat and air pollution.
·
Grows in a rounded
shape.
·
Has a shorter life
span, approximately 50 years.
·
Wildlife Value
The tree attracts bees.
History/Lore
The golden rain tree is native to China, Japan
and Korea. It was introduced in America in 1763.
