Koelreuteria paniculata
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
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
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 ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical 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
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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