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Goldenrain Tree
Scientific Name: Koelreuteria paniculata Laxm.
Family: Sapindaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 2-21,28-41 USDA: 5-9b Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Asia Growth Habits: Deciduous, medium-sized, upright rounded tree, growing rapidly up to 20 to 40 feet tall (6-12 m), 15 to 35 feet in spread (4.5-10 m); alternate, pinnately to bipinnately compound leaves with 7 to 15 leaflets Watering Needs: Regular to moderate water, prefers moist well drained soils, tolerates city conditions Propagation: Seeds, root cuttings

Blooming Habits:
The Goldenrain Tree has yellow flowers, in 12 to 14 inches long panicles (30-35 cm) in mid-summer, followed by papery brown capsules in the fall.