Goldenrain Tree

Goldenrain tree is a small to medium-size tree grown for its showy clusters of yellow flowers in mid-summer. It has a stiff branching structure that produces a broad crown. 

The compound leaves are composed of 7 to 15 leaflets. In spring, its young leaves emerge with a bronze cast and turn bright to deep green as they mature throughout the growing season. The leaves turn yellow to orange in the fall.

After flowering in July, the fruit that follows the flowers is a black seed, held in a capsule that resembles a pinkish paper lantern. These turn tan in late fall. 

In addition to its ornamental value, goldenrain tree is tolerant of heat, wind, and drought after establishment. 

 

Goldenrain Tree

Goldenrain tree is a small to medium-size tree grown for its showy clusters of yellow flowers in mid-summer. It has a stiff branching structure that produces a broad crown. 

The compound leaves are composed of 7 to 15 leaflets. In spring, its young leaves emerge with a bronze cast and turn bright to deep green as they mature throughout the growing season. The leaves turn yellow to orange in the fall.

After flowering in July, the fruit that follows the flowers is a black seed, held in a capsule that resembles a pinkish paper lantern. These turn tan in late fall. 

In addition to its ornamental value, goldenrain tree is tolerant of heat, wind, and drought after establishment. 

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Koelreuteria paniculata

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Pronunciation

keel-roo-TER-ee-uh pan-ick-yoo-LAH-tuh

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Mature Height

20 to 30 ft.

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Mature Spread

20 to 30 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

yellow

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Bloom time

mid-July through mid-August

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

China, Korea

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 5-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 7,000 ft.

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