About the Goldenrain
Tree-Chin. Flame :
The Chinese Flame tree, Koelreuteria bipinnata,
is a deciduous tree that has a round canopy. It is a
medium to rapid growing tree with medium green oval
leaves. The beautiful yellow flowers, 2" long, in
clusters 8-14" long, bloom June-August. The seed
pods are long and orange, red or salmon-colored
papery in color. They are lantern-like in
appearance, form in fall.
Chinese Flame trees are drought tolerant and can
tolerate poor drainage, poor soils, smog and
temperature extremes. It does best in full sun. The
deep, non-invasive roots rarely disturb sidewalks.
The beautiful flower clusters attract birds and
bees.
