Koelreuteria elegans

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Norman's Nursery

Description

This broad tree will reach about 40' tall and has large, dark green leaves with yellow flowers that bloom in summer.

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

Pink, Red

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Ranch, Tropical

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Standard, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Street Tree

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.