koelreuteria
( kole - roo - TEER - ee - uh )
At-A-Glance InformationThis genus of small trees are native to eastern Asia and produce loose cluster of yellow flowers that are followed by papery fruit capsules. They need full sun and moderate to regular water to perform well. They are great as patio, lawn, or street trees, and their capsules can be used in fresh and dried flower arrangements. These trees will self-seed freely.
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koelreuteria Species and Varietals
The best growing zones for Koelreuteria trees vary depending on the species; for more information, see the descriptions below. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
Koelreuteria bipinnata (Chinese Flame Tree) This species is best in zones 8-24 and H1, and reach 20-40 feet tall and a little less wide as a flat-topped tree. Leaves turn yellow for a brief time before dropping, and flowers appear in late summertime. Blooms are followed by long-lasting fruit capsules that take on shades of red, salmon or orange. Needs pruning to develop a high-branching habit. Roots are deep and noninvasive. Wood is somewhat brittle. |
Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden-Rain Tree) This species is best in zones A2 and 2-24. It has an open branching structure, reaching 20-35 feet tall and giving light shade. New leaves are flushed purple, mature to green, and may or may not turn yellow in fall (depending on conditions). This tree produces very showy flower clusters in summertime, and fruit capsules emerge red and age to brown. These trees tolerate cold, heat, drought, wind and air pollution well. Prune to prevent awkward growth habit. Popularly grown varieties are outlined below. |
Caring for and pruning koelreuteria Trees
Propagation
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Videos
A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Pages 394 - 395, Koelreuteria
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