Koelreuteria paniculata

Northwest of Plant and Environmental Sciences, adjacent to Parking Lot 14

The goldenrain tree is a medium-sized tree that has clusters of delicate yellow flowers followed by papery fruit capsules.


Botanical Name: Koelreuteria paniculata
Common Name: goldenrain tree
Location: Northwest of Plant and Environmental Sciences, adjacent to Parking Lot 14
Family: Sapindaceae
Sunset Zones: 2-24, H1
Native Range: China, Korea
Habitat: Tolerates alkaline soil, needs little water once established.
General Habit: Deciduous, grows to 20-35 ft. Open branching.
Notes: Flowers are large clear yellow clusters that appear in summer followed by brown papery fruit capsules in fall.