Koelreuteria Elegans

Koelreuteria Elegans Tree Description

Koelreuteria Elegans tree is a medium-sized tree that reaches 50 feet in height and spread. With a round crown, open, and somewhat irregular that becomes flat-topped with age and has fairly weak droopy branches. Furthermore, the gray bark is corky. And leaves are alternate, ovate to oblong and bipinnately compound. The yellow-green leaves have an overall length of 10 to 24 inches. Also, the leaflets are elongated to egg-shaped, with irregular toothed edges; with long pointy tips, 2 to 4 inches long.

Furthermore, flowers are borne above the leaves in large, upright clusters that are approximately 12 to 18 inches long; that contain numerous showy cascading yellow fragrant blooms that measure up to 3/4 inch. Also, flowering occurs for only a short period of time. Finally fruits are inflated papery 3-sides oval capsules 1.5 to 2.5 by 1 to 1.75 inches long. Initially bright Red or Purple fading to Pink and finally Brown. Additionally, each capsule contains 6 black, rounded seeds. Seeds used for propagation.

Koelreuteria Elegans Golden Rain Tree Cultivation

The tree should be pruned to thin branches to improve form. Koelreuteria Elegans (Golden rain) tree can be grown in any well-drained soil and is hardy once established. With its handsome leaves, brilliant flowers, and colorful fruits, this tree is an outstanding specimen tree in a garden, park, or patio. Koelreuteria Elegans also has an application as a street tree, courtyard, civic center, large planter, and xerophytic garden. Rain tree is a common name for several flowering trees.

Other names: Chinese rain tree

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