Koelreuteria paniculata (Pride of India)

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Also known as: Golden Rain Tree

Native: China, Korea, Japan

Location: Cultivated for ornament in large gardens and collections.

Foliage

Leaves have 9-15 leaflets and turn yellow in the autumn, a fine complement to the red fruits.

Flowers

Flowers open in August in a cluster which may reach 30cm long, each flower about 1.2cm.

Fruits

Fruit is spectacular, each red pod about 3.7-5cm long containing three black seeds.