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Flamegold

Koelreuteria Elegans

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Overview

Flamegold (Koelreuteria elegans) is an ornamental, deciduous tree, reaching 30-40 ft tall, with a spread of 30-35 ft. Its pinnate leaves turn yellow in fall, complementing clusters of yellow flowers that bloom in summer. Following flowering, papery, lantern-like seed pods add appeal. It thrives in USDA zones 7-11, prefers full sun, and tolerates a range of soils. Caution: It can be invasive in some regions.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–10Climate Subtropical, Temperate
Flamegold (Koelreuteria Elegans) — Flamegold (Koelreuteria elegans) is an ornamental

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Subtropical, Temperate

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Photos (57)

Flamegold (Koelreuteria Elegans) — presents a striking addition to any landscape with its distinctive ornamental appeal and adaptability; the, image 57
Flamegold (Koelreuteria Elegans) — with a spread of 30-35 ft; just before leaf drop.<br><br>Spring heralds the emergence of Flamegold's showy, image 52
Flamegold (Koelreuteria Elegans) — Caution: It can be invasive in some regions; often with a blush of orange, image 56
Flamegold (Koelreuteria Elegans) — It thrives in USDA zones 7-11, prefers full sun, and tolerates a range of soils; presents a striking addition to, image 55
Flamegold (Koelreuteria Elegans) — Flamegold (Koelreuteria elegans) is an ornamental; following flowering, papery, lantern-like seed pods add appeal, image 51
Flamegold (Koelreuteria Elegans) — tree for full or half; providing seasonal interest and robust performance
Flamegold (Koelreuteria Elegans) — red flowers in the garden; it typically reaches a mature height of 30 to 40 feet with a canopy spread of approximately 35 to
Flamegold (Koelreuteria Elegans) — Following flowering, papery, lantern-like seed pods add appeal; tree for full or half, image 54
Flamegold (Koelreuteria Elegans) — Its pinnate leaves turn yellow in fall, complementing clusters of yellow flowers that bloom in summer; one, image 53

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