Golden Rain Tree Koelreuteria elegans - Size #1 Live Ornamental Tree

About This Plant

The Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria elegans) is an ornamental flowering tree known for bright yellow summer flowers and pink to salmon seed pods that mature into colorful seed vessels. It features an attractive spreading canopy and grows at a moderate to fast pace, suitable as a specimen or landscape accent in warm climates.

What You Will Receive

1 live Golden Rain Tree plant, Size #1 nursery plant. The plant is a healthy, rooted ornamental tree and is container friendly (temporarily while young).

Growing Information

• Common Name: Golden Rain Tree
• Botanical Name: Koelreuteria elegans
• Plant Type: Ornamental flowering tree
• Growth Stage: Young nursery plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil: Well-draining soil
• Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment and extended dry periods
• Mature Height: 25–40 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Container Friendly: Yes (temporarily while young)

Care Tip

Plant promptly in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Maintain regular watering during establishment, then reduce watering once established. Protect young trees from prolonged freezing temperatures. Flowering and seed-pod development depend on age, season, and growing conditions.