Koelreuteria paniculata 'Fastigiata'
pride of India 'Fastigiata'
A columnar tree to 7m with bright green, divided foliage, turning yellow in autumn. Flowers consist of large, branching sprays of small, yellow blooms and are followed by green and pink inflated seed pods. Unfortunately this cultivar rarely flowers
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Koelreuteria are slender deciduous trees with attractive, pinnately-divided leaves and panicles of yellow flowers followed by bladdery fruits
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny position
Propagation
Propagate by root cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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