Columnar Golden Raintree
Koelreuteria paniculata 'Fastigiata'
Planted 2016
This upright, narrow variety adapts to various temperatures and soils, including drought. The yellow flowers bloom in the summer, and the fruit provides a second burst of color in the late summer. In the Fall the leaves turn yellow to golden orange.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 ft. | 4-8 ft. | 5-8 | Medium-Fast | Low |
Leaf
Alternate, pinnate or
bipinnately
compound, 1-4” long.
Fruit
Fruit is 2” long in a
greenish papery seed
capsule that looks like
Chinese lanterns.
Flower
Small yellow flower
(1/2” wide) that
groups in a panicle.
Advantages
Adapts well to various
temperatures and
soils, also does well in
dry climates and
drought.
Disadvantages
Susceptible to Spring freezes, seeds are messy and can spread.