Golden Rain Tree

Golden Rain Tree

GOLDEN RAIN TREE

BOTANICAL NAME

Koelreuteria Paniculata

COMMON NAME

Golden Rain Tree, Pride on India, China Tree

The Golden Rain Tree is a small to medium sized deciduous tree native to East Asia. It is widely admired for its large clusters of bright yellow flowers in summer, which fall like “golden rain.” After flowering, papery, lantern-shaped seed pods appear, turning pink to brown, adding ornamental interest into fall

Description

USES

  • Specimen or shade tree
  • Provides nectar for pollinators and seeds for birds

HARDINESS ZONES

  • USDA Hardiness Zones 5 – 9
  • Cold hardy to about -20°F
  • Thrives in warm summers

ROOT SYSTEM

  • Not considered invasive
  • Moderately deep root system with some lateral spread
  • Good drought resilience once established

MEASUREMENT & SIZES

  • Can grow 25 to 40 ft and 20 to 35 ft wide

WATER NEEDS

  • Low to moderate
  • Drought tolerant once established
  • Benefits from deep, occasional watering in dry summers

LIGHT NEEDS

  • Full sun for best flowering and form

PRUNNING

  • Minimal pruning required
  • Remove dead, crossing, or weak branches

GROWTH RATE

  • Moderate growth rate
  • Can grow 1 to 2 ft per year under good conditions

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