This wonderful hardy tree is a great choice for all seasons! Slow growing and dome shaped, its delicate pinnate leaflets appear as a blush pink in the Spring, later transforming to a hot orange as Autumn approaches. Blooming from July until September, you will witness a profusion of bright yellow flowers, that form in elegant panicles, reaching up to 40cm in length! Its large decorative seed pods that follow, resemble that of paper lanterns and add an extra touch of ornamental value to your landscape. Happy to grow in direct sunlight, watch your Koelreuteria sprout lots of branches and reach a maximum height and spread of 10m. Also known as Pride of India or Golden Rain tree, Koelreuteria paniculata is a spectacular deciduous tree or tall shrub from Eastern Asia that is packed with interest throughout the year: spring foliage colour, autumn foliage colour, summer flowers and ornamental seed pods.
Grow Koelreuteria in a sunny, sheltered position protected from cold winds in freely draining soil. Will tolerate shallow calcareous soils. When planting, plant at the same level as the level of the nursery pot or just above, ensuring that the root flare is not buried. For large trees provide suitable support with posts and tree ties. Maintain a 1m diameter circle of bare ground around the tree to prevent competition from grass and weeds for water and nutrients. Failure to do this will significantly affect the growth of the tree. Water well in the first two years until the tree is well established. Take special care during dry springs.
