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.
	USDA Plants Database Koelreuteria paniculata is planted in the highlighted USDA hardiness zones to the left and may seed into the landscape. See a map of the states in which goldenraintree has escaped (opens a new window).