Koelreuteria bipinnata
Chinese Flame Tree
Description
Good street tree to plant under with unususal seed pods in the fall that provide color. Broad, flat, top provides good shade for patio.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Width Range
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Orange, Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Ranch, Tropical
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Street Tree
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Screen, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.