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Golden Rain Tree
Koelreuteria paniculata
$220.00
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- Sun
- Full Sun, Partial Sun
- Water Needs
- Low
- Mature Height
- 20–35 ft
- Mature Width
- 20–35 ft
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Flower Color
- Bright Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Cold Hardiness
- Hardy to -20°F
- Pollinator Friendly
- Yes
- Las Cruces Suitability
- Excellent — Desert Adapted
Why We Recommend It
This tree tolerates heat, drought, and alkaline soils, making it excellent for the Las Cruces environment. It provides vibrant yellow flowers in summer, followed by unique lantern-like seed pods.
Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.
Best For
- Front Yards
- Shade
- Xeriscape
- Pollinator Gardens
- Accents
- Full Sun
- Low Water
- 20–35 ft
- Botanical Name: Koelreuteria paniculata
- Plant Type: Deciduous flowering / ornamental tree
- Mature Size: 25–40 feet tall and 20–35 feet wide
- Flower Color: Bright yellow
- Bloom Time: Late spring through summer
- Foliage: Finely divided, fern-like, medium-green leaves; deciduous, developing yellow to golden fall color
- Light Needs: Full sun
- Water Needs: Low to moderate once established; drought-tolerant
- Soil: Well-draining, sandy, loamy, or clay soil; adaptable to alkaline and poor soils
- Wildlife: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; seeds may provide food for birds
- Special Attributes: Fast-growing, heat and drought tolerant, attractive yellow summer flowers, distinctive papery seed pods, and good adaptability to urban conditions. Excellent for shade, streetscapes, patios, parks, and specimen plantings.
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9
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Golden Rain Tree
$220.00