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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....
KOELREUTERIA paniculata
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Deciduous
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 -
Yellow -
Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft) -
Tree
Spreading tree. Flowers are followed by bladder-like pink- or red-flushed fruit capsules to 5cm (2in) long -
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 -
Panicles
large, pyramidal panicles to 30cm (12in) long -
Hardiness
Fully hardy -
Leaf Colour (if not green)
Gold/yellow -
Leaf form
Pinnate see photos above -
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above -
Leaf shape
Oblong see photos above -
Ovate
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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 -
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil -
Tree Shape
Rounded to broadly columnar -
Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Koelreuteria - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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