Species: Koelreuteria paniculata

(kol-rew-teer'ee-ah pan-ik-u-lay'tah)

Koelreuteria paniculata

Golden-rain Tree; Varnish Tree

Found on Course Walks

Dry Site Plants

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection

Cultivars

'Rose Lantern', 'September', 'Summerburst'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree < 30 feet

Height: 30' - 40'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: round

Ornamental Other: tolerates heat

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 5b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salty soil

Environmental Other: yellow flower clusters in mid-summer; specify straight trunk and good branch structure or tag at nursery

CU Structural Soil™: Yes

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

somewhat weak wooded; transplant in spring, Native to China, Japan, Korea.

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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