Images of the Panicled Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata)

Panicled Goldenrain Tree

Koelreuteria paniculata

Native to eastern Asia, this species is also cultivated in the United States for its aesthetically pleasing leaves, flowers, and seed pods. This deciduous tree grows up to 17 m tall, has a dome-shaped crown, and bears tripartite, inflated fruits that turn orange and pink when they ripen in the fall.

Habitat:Planted as an ornamental.

Growth Habit:Deciduous tree, growing 9-15 m tall.

Bloom Time:Late spring.

Longevity:Moderate.

Presence in US:CO DE FL ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD NC NY PA TN TX UT VA WV

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This project was supported in part by NSF Grant IIS-03-25867 (ITR: An Electronic Field Guide: Plant Exploration and Discovery in the 21st Century) and by the Washington Biologists' Field Club.

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