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Golden Rain Tree

Koelreuteria paniculata

The Golden Rain Tree is a unique tree that produces bright yellow flowers. In summer, it looks like it’s raining gold!

Habitat: Gardens and parks

Appearance

The Golden Rain Tree has vibrant green, fern-like leaves and bursts with showers of bright yellow flowers in summer. Its most distinctive feature is the clusters of papery, lantern-like seed pods that turn from green to pinkish-brown, resembling tiny paper lanterns dangling from its branches.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSapindalesFamilySapindaceaeGenusKoelreuteria

Golden Rain Tree

Interesting facts

Its leaves turn a dazzling golden-yellow in autumn, making it beautiful all year!

Its seeds are so unique, they're sometimes used to make beautiful necklaces!

The amazing papery seed pods stay on the tree through winter, like tiny lanterns!

When it blooms, thousands of tiny yellow flowers look like a "golden rain" falling!

Special abilities

Golden Rain Tree has abundant yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators, ensuring widespread pollination for new seeds.

Golden Rain Tree has lightweight, papery seed capsules that can float on water or be carried by wind, helping to spread its offspring far.

Golden Rain Tree can thrive in hot and dry conditions, making it a tough survivor in challenging climates.

Measurements & details

Height: 7-12 m
Canopy Spread: 6-10 m
Is Edible: No
Trunk Diameter: 30-60 cm
Lifespan: 20-50 years
Fruit Type: Inflated capsule
Growth Rate: Medium
Leaf Type: Deciduous

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen from bright yellow flowers.

pollinates

Common eastern bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Buzzes among flowers, helping spread pollen.

shelters

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Builds nests within its sturdy branches.

Traits

Deciduous

Discover the magic of plants that shed all their leaves during a particular season, often putting on a spectacular show of fall colors first. They get ready for a fresh start!

Summer Blooming

Enjoy the sunny days with these vibrant plants that show off their stunning flowers all through the warmest months, adding color to the long summer days.

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Fruit Bearing

These amazing plants develop fruits, which often contain seeds and are sometimes delicious treats for us or wildlife. They're nature's way of spreading new life!