Summerburst® Golden Rain Tree
Conservation & Science Gardens
Scientific Name: Koelreuteria paniculata
Order: Sapindales
Family: Sapindaceae
Type: Deciduous tree
Endangered Status: Little Risk of Extinctio
Number of Recorded Individuals at the Zoo: 5
In mid to late summer, the heat-resistant Summerburst® goldenrain tree features smooth, glossy, dark green foliage ornamented with abundant clusters of small, bright yellow flowers. In the fall, the tree is adorned with pink-hued seed capsules resembling paper lanterns. This tree prefers average soil in full sun and grows to be a useful shade tree.
Native Range
Native to eastern Asia
USDA Hardiness Zone
3–8
Average Mature Height
30 feet
Flower Color
Yellow
Flowering Months
June–July
Supports
Bees
