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.
