About
Koelreuteria paniculata, the pride of India or golden rain tree, is an elegant, small, deciduous tree to 10 m with pinnate, green leaves that emerge pink-tinted in spring and turn yellow in autumn. In mid- and late summer it produces conspicuous, large panicles of small, yellow flowers, followed by attractive, bladdery, bronze-pink fruits. A beautiful and ornamental small tree for a sunny, sheltered garden.
About the genus
Koelreuteria are small, deciduous trees from China, Japan and Korea with attractive, pinnately divided leaves and large panicles of yellow flowers in summer, followed by bladder-like, often colourful fruits. Ornamental specimen trees for sunny, sheltered gardens.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height8-12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Native toChina, Korea
Care notes
CultivationGrow as a specimen tree in well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed or root cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus