Koelreuteria elegans
Flamegold
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.