Koelreuteria bipinnata
Chinese Flame Tree
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Chinese Flame Tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata) - Description
K. bipinnata bears leaves 1 to 2 feet long that are divided into 7 to 12 oval leaflets that turn yellow for a short time before dropping. It's late summer flower clusters are similar to those of K. paniculata, but are more colorful in shades of orange, red, or salmon.
Chinese Flame Tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata) - Blooming
Large, loose clusters of yellow flowers followed by fat, papery fruit capsules. Koelreuteria flowers best during hot summers.
Chinese Flame Tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata) - Growth
Deciduous trees to 20-40 feet tall. Grows best in full sun.
Chinese Flame Tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata) - Planting
Sow seeds in fall in containers in a cold frame. Can also propagate with root cuttings in winter.
Chinese Flame Tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata) - Pest
Some occasional problems include canker, mushroom root rot, wilt, and dieback.
Chinese Flame Tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata) - Interesting facts
Koelreuteria is native to Korea, Taiwan, and China, where it is usually found throughout the dry woodlands. The flowers are used medicinally there.
Chinese Flame Tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata) - Soil and irrigation
Regular to moderate water. Very adaptable to different soils as long as soil is fairly-well drained and fertile. Tolerate drought.
