Golden-rain Tree, Star of India. A spreading tree with leaves emerging red-pink turning mid-green. Small yellow flowers are followed by bladder-like pink or red flushed fruit. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers July to August. Fruits September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Koelreuteria paniculata
A spreading tree with leaves emerging red-pink turning mid-green. Small yellow flowers are followed by bladder-like pink or red flushed fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Koelreuteria |
|---|---|
| Species | paniculata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Golden-rain Tree, Star of India |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | pink, red |
| Fruits When | September |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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