Species golden rain tree
Yellow flowers and green leaves, yellow stems, brown branches and trunk.

golden rain tree

Koelreuteria paniculata 'September'

Also Known As - Varnish Tree,Pride of India
The golden rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata 'September') is an attractive, low-maintenance, deciduous shrub or small tree. Adaptable to a variety of soils, favorably growing in regions of full or partial sun. This round, spreading tree bears a canopy of feathery foliage that turns a beautiful golden yellow in fall. Long, pyramidal panicles of small, yellow flowers mingle with the leaves in early to mid-summer. When the golden seedpods mature in fall, they provide a striking contrast against the darkening golden foliage. An excellent addition to small gardens or landscapes, golden rain tree is sure to make a great impact!

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

6

Flowers:

Yellow Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun

Soil:

Humus rich, Well-drained

Fruits:

gold,green,yellow Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata 'September') should be watered every 1-2 weeks, depending on the soil's moisture levels. During the summer, Golden Rain Trees require more frequent watering, while they need less water during the winter months when the plant is dormant. When you water your Golden Rain Tree, make sure to do so deeply, saturating the root zone with at least several gallons of water per application. Ensure the soil is slightly moist throughout the growing season. Avoid over-watering - the moisture levels should not exceed saturation.

sunlight

The golden rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata 'September') is a fast-growing and tolerant tree species that needs full to partial sunlight to thrive. It prefers direct sunlight during the morning hours and dappled sunlight in the afternoon. Depending on the location and climate, the golden rain tree can receive anywhere from 4 to 8 hours of sunlight daily. To ensure optimal growth, the golden rain tree should be placed in an area where it can receive some morning sun before it is shaded by other trees or buildings in the afternoon.

pruning

The golden rain tree is an attractive and low-maintenance species of tree that rarely needs pruning. However, if pruning needs to be done, the best time is in the early spring before the new leaves emerge. When pruning a golden rain tree, you should remove branches that are growing toward the center of the tree and those that are weak, damaged, or dead. If the tree becomes too large, it can be trimmed lightly to reduce its size. It is best to avoid removing more than 25-30% of the tree’s overall foliage when pruning. In addition, it is also important to avoid cutting into the main truck of the tree to reduce the risk of damage and disease.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

September

Harvest Fruit

September and October.

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