Koelreuteria paniculata

RHS Plant Profile
pride of India

Other common names

China tree, golden rain tree, shrimp tree, varnish tree

Plants for pollinators
Trees

An elegant small deciduous tree to 10m in height, the pinnate, green leaves, pinkish in spring, turn yellow in autumn. Small yellow flowers in conspicuous large panicles, mid and late summer are followed by ornamental bladdery bronze-pink fruits

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

8-12 metres

Max Spread

wider than 8 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
20–50 years
Max Spread
wider than 8 metres
Max Height
8-12 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Sapindaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading branched
Genus
Koelreuteria are slender deciduous trees with attractive, pinnately-divided leaves and panicles of yellow flowers followed by bladdery fruits
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
China, Korea

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow as a specimen tree in well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed or root cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus