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Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria elegans) - Not Recommended

Golden Rain tree

Florida Native:

No 

Special interest:

Yellow flowers, pink seed pods in fall

Growth Rate:

Moderate 

Height at Maturity:

35' 

Width at Maturity:

30'

Grow Space:

Medium, 20' from OHU

Soil Requirements:

Any, occasionally wet

Cold Hardiness:

Semi-hardy

Evergreen/Deciduous:

Dediduous 

Salt Tolerance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerance:

High

Comments:

In urban settings, this tough tree will tolerate harsh conditions. The main drawbacks of this tree are poor wind resistance and its production of weedy-invasive seedlings. Could be used in urban centers where seedlings could be better controlled.

Uses:

Parking lots, specimen, shade

Maintenance:

$$$ 

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