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Koelreuteria paniculata

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Koelreuteria
Family: Sapindaceae
Common Names: China tree, golden rain tree, shrimp tree, varnish tree

About this plant

K. paniculata is an elegant small deciduous tree. Leaves pinnate, pinkish in spring, turning yellow in autumn. Small yellow flowers in conspicuous large panicles, followed by ornamental bladdery bronze fruits

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow as a specimen tree in well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed or root cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years