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Koelreuteria paniculata
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

pride of India

An elegant small deciduous tree to 10m in height, the pinnate, green leaves, pinkish in spring, turn yellow in autumn. Small yellow flowers in conspicuous large panicles, mid and late summer are followed by ornamental bladdery bronze-pink fruits

Other common names
China tree
golden rain tree
see moreshrimp tree
varnish tree
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
Wider than 8 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Bronze
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Yellow Bronze Pink
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Sapindaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading branched
Genus

Koelreuteria are slender deciduous trees with attractive, pinnately-divided leaves and panicles of yellow flowers followed by bladdery fruits

Name status

Correct

Plant range
China, Korea

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow as a specimen tree in well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed or root cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

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