BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Grown from seed, Koelreuteria paniculata is a small and ornamental tree with large clusters of yellow flowers in summer followed by bladder-like seed pods. The flowers are said to be attractive to wildlife, including bees and butterflies.

The leaves are pinnate (feather-like) and dark green, turning good shades of yellow before falling in autumn. A handsome and unusual garden tree once established.

Supplied Size: 3L containers (60 - 80 cm tall)

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: July - August.
• Flower Colour: Yellow
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Koelreuteria paniculata eventually grows to be a small tree with a dome-shaped crown.
  • Height: up to 10 m (32 ft).
  • Spread: 8 m (26 ft).

• Notes: Although hardy, Koelreuteria paniculata will grow best in a warm, sunny, sheltered garden. In cooler areas, this will be a smaller tree perhaps reaching a height of up to 6 m (20 ft).