Koelreuteria paniculata

Golden Rain Tree

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Deciduous tree with golden yellow flower clusters and distinctive papery lantern-shaped seed pods in autumn.
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Plant Details

Common Name Golden Rain Tree
Family Sapindaceae
Genus Koelreuteria
Species Paniculata
Origin China, Korea
Blooming Summer to Autumn, yellow flowers followed by seed pods
Leaf Color Green turning golden/yellow in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, tolerates various pH levels but prefers slightly acidic to neutral

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Watering

Water regularly when young; drought tolerant once established. Reduce watering during dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun exposure for best flowering and leaf color; tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth starts

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Pruning

Prune in late winter to remove dead wood and shape canopy; remove seed pods for cleanliness

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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May
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Aug
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Oct
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-4° – 104°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
8000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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