goldenraintree Sapindaceae Koelreuteria paniculata Laxm. symbol: KOPA Leaf: Alternate, pinnately (or partially bi-pinnately) compound, irregular serrations or lobes on leaflets, 8 to 14 inches long, 9 to 15 leaflets, deep green above, lighter below. Flower: Bright yellow with a splash of orange; occur on 10-15 inch long, many branched, terminal panicles; individual flowers about 1/2" wide, appearing in early summer, very attractive. Fruit: Papery, triangular capsule, 1 to 2 inches long, in clusters, containing three hard, black, globular seeds, initially yellow-green, later turning brown, ornamental. Twig: Stout, reddish brown, numerous lighter lenticels, somewhat zig-zag, buds round, leaf scar shield-shaped. Bark: Silvery gray, flat ridge tops with reddish brown shallow furrows. Form: Small tree reaching 30 feet in height, spread equal to height, round crown. Looks like: Chinaberry Additional Range Information: Koelreuteria paniculata is planted in the USDA hardiness zones shown above and may seed into the landscape. See states reporting goldenraintree. More: Fall Color External Links: USDA Plants Database Horticulture © Copyright 2016, Virginia Tech Dept. of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, all rights reserved. Photos and text by: John Seiler, Edward Jensen, Alex Niemiera, and John Peterson