Koelreuteria paniculata is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae, native to eastern Asia, in China and Korea. It was introduced in Europe in 1747, and to America in 1763, and has become a popular landscape tree worldwide. Common names include goldenrain tree, pride of India,
Koelreuteria paniculata is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae, native to eastern Asia, in China and Korea. It was introduced in Europe in 1747, and to America in 1763, and has become a popular landscape tree worldwide. Common names include goldenrain tree, pride of India, China tree, and the varnish tree.
It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree growing to 7 m (23 ft) tall, with a broad, dome-shaped crown. The leaves are pinnate, 15–40 cm (6–16 in) long, rarely to 50 cm (20 in), with 7-15 leaflets 3–8 cm long, with a deeply serrated margin; the larger leaflets at the midpoint of the leaf are sometimes themselves pinnate but the leaves are not consistently fully bipinnate as in the related Koelreuteria bipinnata.
The flowers are yellow, with four petals, growing in large terminal panicles 20–40 cm (8–16 in) long. The fruit is a three-part inflated bladderlike pod, 3–6 cm long and 2–4 cm broad, that is green, then ripening from orange to pink in autumn. It contains several dark brown to black seeds 5–8 mm in diameter.
It is popularly grown as an ornamental tree in temperate regions all across the world because of the aesthetic appeal of its flowers, leaves and seed pods. Several cultivars have been selected for garden planting, including 'Fastigiata' with a narrow crown, and 'September Gold', flowering in late summer.
In the UK the cultivar ‘Coral Sun’ has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
In some areas, notably the eastern United States and particularly in Florida, it is considered an invasive species.
| Pretreatment of sowing ? | Soak in water before sowing: 24-48 h Stratification needed: Yes |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth ? | Sowing depth 5 mm |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial plant : Yes |
| Resistant to cold and frost ? | Cold resistant: to −30 °C |
| Plant height ? | Plant height (about) 5 - 10 m |
| Origin of seeds ? | Origin of Seeds: Greece |
| Origin Country of Variety ? | Variety from: Greece |
| Sun Exposure ? | Light shade when young |
| Tree Appearance ? | Medium Tree Ornamental Value: Pretty |
| Growth Rate ? | Medium Growth Rate |
| Type: | Trees Seeds |
| Planting Time? | Planting Time: Spring, Sumer, Autumn, Winter, Whole year-round |
| Indoor/Outdoor? | Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor |
| Soil Type? | Soil Type: Any |
| Cultivating Difficulty? | Cultivating Difficulty: Medium |
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