Golden Rain Tree

Golden Rain Tree Care

Koelreuteria Paniculata

What is the plant

Golden rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) is a deciduous member of the soapberry (Sapindaceae) family that offers an impressive range of ornamental features. A native of North Korea and China, the tree boasts panicles of bright yellow, summer blooming flowers; lantern-like, papery seed capsules; and feathery leaves that shift from pinkish or purplish bronze in the spring to green in the summer and yellow in the fall. The tree is on the small side, growing to a mature height between 30 to 40 feet with a nearly equal spread. Golden rain tree is an adaptable, lovely tree that tolerates less than ideal urban conditions.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

5 - 8

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water the tree regularly with a garden hose throughout the growing season. The tree is drought tolerant once established, and conversely, also tolerant of flooding.
Pruning
Prune any crossing branches with pruning shears in the winter, when the tree is dormant. Prune dead, broken or diseased branches anytime of year.
Sunlight
Choose a bright, sunny location for your golden rain tree

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Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
Temperature
This species is hardy to about -10°c when fully dormant, though the young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts. Grows best in areas with long hot summers, it is fast growing in such conditions
Popularity
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