Koelreuteria bipinnata
Chinese Flame Tree
Description
Good street tree to plant under with unusual seed pods in the fall that provide color. Broad, flat top provides good shade for patio.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Orange, Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Leaf Season
Deciduous
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
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.