Koelreuteria, Golden Rain Tree, Golden Raintree, Panicled Goldenraintree
Koelreuteriapaniculata 'Coral Sun'

Family: Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Genus: Koelreuteria (keel-roo-TER-ee-uh)
Species: paniculata (pan-ick-yoo-LAY-tuh)
Cultivar: Coral Sun

Category
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information
Patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored