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.
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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
Botanic Name
Koelreuteria paniculata
Pronunciation
keel-roo-TER-ee-uh pan-ick-yoo-LAH-tuh
Mature Height
20 to 30 ft.
Mature Spread
20 to 30 ft.
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.
Flower Color
yellow
Bloom time
mid-July through mid-August
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
China, Korea
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 5-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 7,000 ft.
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