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Golden Rain Tree - Koelreuteria paniculata
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Golden Rain Tree - Koelreuteria paniculata
Few deciduous trees deliver Koelreuteria paniculata's combination of midsummer spectacle and urban resilience. Large panicles of golden-yellow bloom in the heat of summer, when colour in the landscape is scarce, followed by ornamental lantern-like seed pods that extend seasonal interest well into autumn.
Why Golden Rain Tree
Midsummer flowering: Produces expansive panicles of vivid yellow blooms in summer, providing colour at a time when most trees offer little.
Heat and drought tolerance: Performs reliably in exposed, high-heat environments, well suited to Australian conditions across a wide range of climates.
Extended ornamental interest: Papery, lantern-shaped seed pods follow flowering, adding sculptural detail through late summer and autumn.
Structured canopy: A rounded, well-proportioned form that provides meaningful shade without dominating the surrounding landscape.
Urban resilience: Proven performance in demanding streetscape and high-traffic landscape conditions.
Ideal Applications
Signature feature specimen: Positioned as a standalone focal point where seasonal flowering creates deliberate visual impact.
Avenue and boulevard planting: Repeated planting along driveways or streetscapes delivers cohesive, high-end results at scale.
Residential and commercial courtyards: Provides structured shade and seasonal colour within contained or paved environments.
Mixed canopy landscapes: Complements evergreen planting schemes with deciduous contrast and a defined seasonal cycle.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring, avoiding frost periods
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to most well-drained soils including poor, dry, sandy or clay soils; tolerates slightly alkaline and acidic conditions; good drainage essential
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two years to establish a strong root system, then reduce to infrequent deep watering during prolonged dry periods. Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 8–12m
Width: 6–10m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: China, Korea, Japan
Flower Colour: Yellow
Delivery
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Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
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Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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