Golden Rain Tree
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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
Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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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
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Golden Rain Tree has abundant yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators, ensuring widespread pollination for new seeds.
Ability
Lantern 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.
Ability
Heatwave Helper
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
- 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
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Fruit Bearing
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Goldenrain TreeVarnish Tree
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Golden Rain Tree?
7-12 m
How wide does Golden Rain Tree spread?
6-10 m
Is Golden Rain Tree edible?
No
How big is Golden Rain Tree?
30-60 cm
How long does Golden Rain Tree live?
20-50 years
Where is Golden Rain Tree usually found?
Gardens and parks
What kind of fruit does Golden Rain Tree produce?
Inflated capsule
How fast does Golden Rain Tree grow?
Medium
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