Koelreuteria paniculata 'Coral Sun'
(Golden Rain Tree 'Coral Sun')
Family - Sapindaceae
Category - Tree
Origin - Raised in The Netherlands
Discovered By - Introduced by Henry Kolster, nurseryman
Year of Introduction - Discovered in 1993
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - up to 4m
Width - up to 3m
Location - The Hot Garden
Description: A small, Deciduous tree with a broad, rounded outline at maturity. Fern-like pinnate leaves are ovate to oblong in shape with scalloped margins. The foliage emerges bright, vibrant red in spring before turning shades of orange and eventually maturing to light green. Small golden yellow, bowl-shaped flowers are held in large pyramidal panicles. The flowers are produced from mid to late summer and are attractive to pollinating insects. The foliage turns yellow in autumn before falling. Slow growing.
Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Additional common name - Pride of India 'Coral Sun'
Flower:
Small, bowl-shaped flowers are golden yellow and held in large, pyramidal panicles. The blooms are produced in July and August following a warm spring and early summer.
Flower colour: Yellow
Flower shape: Bowl-shaped flowers in panicles
Flowering time: July, August
Foliage:
Pinnate leaves have ovate to oblong leaflets with scalloped (Crenate) margins. The new growth emerges vibrant red in spring before turning to shades of orange and eventually matures to light green. The leaves are Alternately arranged on the upright stems and turn yellow in autumn before falling.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate with ovate to oblong leaflets
Autumn Colour: Yellow
Propagation:
Plant Breeder's Rights (PBR). Unlicensed commercial propagation is prohibited.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in moisture retentive soil that is well drained.