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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
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - pinnate leaves 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 -
Height - 10m (33ft) -
Spread - 10m (30ft)
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Tree - spreading tree. Flowers are followed by bladder-like pink- or red-flushed fruit capsules to 5cm (2in) long
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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) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - China, Korea -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Bowl-shaped - - shallowly bowl-shaped 1cm (½in) across
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Panicles - large, pyramidal panicles to 30cm (12in) long
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Gold/yellow -
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly columnar -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Koelreuteria - Growing Guide
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