The Koelreuteria paniculata, commonly known as the Pride of India or Golden Rain Tree, is a beautiful ornamental deciduous tree prized for its spectacular golden-yellow summer flowers, elegant fern-like foliage and unusual lantern-shaped seed pods. With its attractive spreading crown and excellent seasonal interest, this distinctive tree makes a wonderful specimen for medium to large UK gardens, parks and landscaped spaces.
 
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Key Features
Spectacular Yellow Flowers - Large, airy clusters of bright golden-yellow flowers appear in mid to late summer, creating a stunning display when many other trees have finished flowering.
Elegant Fern-Like Foliage - Attractive pinnate leaves emerge with bronze-pink tones in spring, maturing to fresh green throughout summer.
Beautiful Autumn Colour - The foliage develops warm shades of yellow and gold before falling.
Decorative Seed Pods - Distinctive, papery, lantern-shaped seed capsules follow the flowers, initially green before turning pinkish-bronze and eventually brown.
Attractive Spreading Habit - Develops a rounded, open crown, providing light, dappled shade.
Drought Tolerant Once Established - An adaptable, relatively low-maintenance ornamental tree, particularly well suited to sunny, sheltered locations.

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