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KOELREUTERIA paniculata
Commonly known as China tree, Golden-rain tree, Pride of India
Striking spring and autumn foliage and panicles of yellow flowers
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
China, Korea -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduousleaves to 45cm (18in) long, consisting of 7-15 or more, ovate-oblong, scalloped leaflets. Emerging leaves are pink-red, becoming mid-green and turning butter-yellow in autumn
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Yellow
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Bowl-shapedShallowly bowl-shaped 1cm (½in) across
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PaniclesLarge, pyramidal panicles to 30cm (12in) long
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Fully hardy
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Gold/yellow
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Pinnate
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Entire
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft) -
TreeSpreading tree. Flowers are followed by bladder-like pink- or red-flushed fruit capsules to 5cm (2in) long
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size10m (33ft)
10m (33ft)
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