Koelreuteria paniculata
(Pride of India or Golden Rain Tree)
Koelreuteria paniculata is a medium sized, deciduous tree which despite its common name is native to Eastern Asia. It is tolerant of a lot of urban conditions and also is good on calcareous soil.
Pinnate leaves with serrated individual leaflets unfurl in spring with a pinkish tinge. In July and August, yellow and orange flowers are borne on long, elegant panicles, followed by paper thin, lantern like seed pods. The seeds are edible once roasted but are not commonly eaten. The final show for Koelreuteria paniculata is in the autumn when the foliage blazes oranges and yellows.
This tree / multistem make a fine specimen plant with interest throughout every season.
Koelreuteria paniculata is available from Deepdale Trees as a standard or multi-stemmed tree.
Plant Profile
Name: Koelreuteria paniculata
Common Name: Pride of India or Golden Rain Tree
Family: Sapindaceae
Height: approx. 10m
Demands: Best on dry, calcareous soil in a sunny position
Flowers: Panicles of small yellow flowers in July and August
Fruit: Lantern shape fruits follow flower
Foliage: Bright green pinnate leaves which turn brilliant oranges and yellow in autumn
Bark: Silvery grey plates with reddish brownn
Koelreuteria paniculata Autumn colour - Pride of India
Koelreuteria - Summer flowers
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In Chinese history, Koelreuteria paniculata was one of the five official trees which could be planted as a memorial by a tomb.
