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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 9–10Type TreeClimate Subtropical, Temperate
Flamegold (Koelreuteria Elegans) — with a spread of 30-35 ft; just before leaf drop.<br><br>Spring heralds the emergence of Flamegold's showy flowers that

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Subtropical, Temperate

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Koelreuteria Elegans
Koelreuteria Elegans
Koelreuteria Elegans
Koelreuteria Elegans
Koelreuteria Elegans

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