Golden Rain Tree - Koelreuteria paniculata  - €9 per plant 

Koelreuteria paniculata, commonly called Golden Raintree, is a small, open-branching, irregularly-shaped, deciduous tree with a rounded crown which is often grown as an attractive small shade tree. It does not like to grow in the shade, so is best suited to a site which receives full sun for long periods. It also tolerates drought and can withstand hot summer temperatures, making it an excellent choice for low-water gardens. Due to its tolerance of urban air pollutants, it also works well as a city tree.  The blooms are highly ornamental and valued by bees,  before dropping to form an attractive yellow carpet below the tree itself.
To order this plant please contact us [email protected]. 

Context

  • native region: N. China - korea. Naturalized in Japan and S. Europe.
  • native habitat: Hedges, forest edges, woodland garden
  • family: Sapindaceae

Needs, tolerances 

  • Light: Full sun
  • soil pH:  Acid, neutral -basic alkaline 
  • USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 8
  • Prefers dry or moist soil
  • No serious insect or disease problems. Some susceptibility to root rot, leaf spot and canker.
  • Tolerates drought and many city air pollutants.

Known hazards 

  • None known

Overview

  • Bare root 3rd year sapling 
  • Deciduous tree growing to 10 m x 10 m at a fast rate​
  • It is in flower in July - Aug, and the seeds ripen Sept - Oct.  The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by bees. 
  • Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil
  • Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
  • It cannot grow in the shade
  • The plant can tolerate strong winds but not maritime exposure

Characteristics

  • form:  small - medium sized tree
  • layer : upper or lower canopy
  • habit: Standard Tree
  • Size: 10m x 10m 

Products 

  • Flowers: Bright yellow highly ornamental flowers appearing in early summer. Falling blossoms often form an attractive golden carpet under the tree giving the tree its common name. They are commonly used in the treatment of conjunctivitis.
  • Seeds:  Interesting, brown, papery seed capsules resembling Chinese lanterns. 

Functions, behaviours

  • Adapts to a wide range of soils.
  • Trees often grow as wide as they are tall
  • A good bee plant
If you would like this plant please send an email to [email protected] with your order. 
Balkan Ecology Project