Species golden rain tree
Yellow flower with brown center, green stems, brown branches, dark-green leaves, yellow midrib and veins.

golden rain tree

Koelreuteria paniculata 'Woodlanders Low Form'

Also Known As - Varnish Tree,Pride of India
The Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata "Woodlanders Low Form") is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to East Asia. It is widely planted and admired for its bright yellow blooms and attractive seedpods. This low-growing form is perfect for smaller gardens and landscapes and reaches a maximum height of 15 feet. In flowering season, large clusters of light yellow flowers appear and create an attractive display. The long-lasting, paper-like seedpods persist through winter and provide added interest to the garden. The golden rain tree is an easy-to-care-for, drought-tolerant species, requiring full sun and well-drained soil to thrive.

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:

Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Golden rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata 'Woodlanders Low Form') should be watered deeply 1-2 times weekly during its first growing season. During hot and dry periods, water more frequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. After its first growing season, water established plants when the soil dries out about 2 inches deep. Mulch around the root zone to help conserve soil moisture levels.

sunlight

The Golden Rain Tree prefers full sun for the best growth. In the summer, a minimum of 6 hours of direct sun per day is recommended, while in the winter, the tree will do just fine with 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight. For cooler areas in the winter, some protection from direct sunlight may be necessary to help protect the foliage. In areas that receive a good deal of sunlight, including the southwestern U.S., the tree may need to be shaded in the summer to protect from the intense heat.

pruning

Golden rain tree should be pruned in late winter or early spring. Pruning should be minimal to maintain the plant's natural shape and size. Dead or damaged branches can be removed at any time of year. In spring, selective trimming of branches about 1-fourth their diameter may be performed to maintain size and shape, or to remove unwanted growth. Be sure not to over prune, as this could damage the tree and stunt its growth.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Koelreuteria paniculata 'Woodlanders Low Form' is in August and September.

Starts Flowering

The golden rain tree typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

The golden rain tree typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Koelreuteria paniculata 'Woodlanders Low Form' is in August and September.

Hardiness Map