Goldenrain Tree

Koelreuteria Paniculata

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Overview

The Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) is a striking ornamental that reaches 30-40 feet in height with an equal spread. Celebrated for its mid-summer blooms of vibrant yellow clusters, this specimen provides autumn spectacle with pinkish-red seed pods. It thrives in full sun, adapts to various soils, and boasts moderate drought tolerance. Configured with a broad, rounded canopy, it's a captivating choice for bold visual interest in temperate landscapes.

Sun FullWater LowZones 6–10Climate Temperate

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — Celebrated for its mid-summer blooms of vibrant yellow clusters

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Sapindaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — tree for full

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — celebrated for both its vibrant display of yellow flowers and its decorative

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — It reaches a mature height of approximately 30 to 40 feet with a spread of 30 to 35 feet

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — creating a rounded or vase-like canopy that casts a dappled shade

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — it's a captivating choice for bold visual interest in temperate landscapes

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — The Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) is a visually striking

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — It thrives in full sun, adapts to various soils, and boasts moderate drought tolerance

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — the flowers give way to papery fruit capsules measuring 1 to 2 inches; this species is hardy in USDA Zones 5

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — it's a captivating choice for bold visual interest in temperate landscapes; celebrated for its, image 100

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — It thrives in full sun, adapts to various soils, and boasts moderate drought tolerance; consider its, image 99

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — this specimen provides autumn spectacle with pinkish-red seed pods; resembling a golden rain - hence, image 98

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — Celebrated for its mid-summer blooms of vibrant yellow clusters; it's a captivating choice for bold, image 97

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — tree for full; while multiple trees can be used for creating avenues or borders within larger spaces, image 96

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — tree with yellow blooms; while adaptable to various pH levels, it prefers a slightly acidic to neutral, image 95

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — yellow flowers in the garden; it reaches a mature height of approximately 30 to 40 feet with a spread, image 94

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — while multiple trees can be used for creating avenues or borders within larger spaces; tree for full, image 93

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — A single specimen makes an enchanting focal point; making it an excellent choice for city, image 92

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — Regular pruning may be necessary to maintain desired shape and manage any volunteer seedlings; yellow, image 91

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — consider its moderate growth rate and potential for self-seeding; it thrives in full sun, adapts to, image 90

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — making it an excellent choice for city landscapes.<br><br>When designing a space with this species; a, image 89

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — the Goldenrain Tree tolerates pollution and isn't highly selective with soil types; turning from green, image 88

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — Efficient in urban conditions; celebrated for both its vibrant display of yellow flowers and its, image 87

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — While adaptable to various pH levels, it prefers a slightly acidic to neutral ground; tree with yellow, image 86

Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata) — turning from green to pinkish-purple in autumn; the Goldenrain Tree tolerates pollution and isn't, image 85

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