Koelreuteria paniculata 'Coral Sun' (Coral Sun Golden Rain Tree)

An exceptional ornamental tree with airy panicles of golden yellow flowers in mid summer; emerging red foliage turns yellow, then green with red petioles; coral-orange fall color; flowers best in full sun.

Coral Sun Golden Rain Tree is a dense deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

This tree will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration; Messy.

Coral Sun Golden Rain Tree features airy plumes of yellow flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. It features abundant showy rose capsules from early to mid fall. It has yellow-variegated emerald green  foliage with hints of coral-pink which emerges red in spring. The serrated pinnately compound leaves turn an outstanding orange in the fall. The furrowed silver bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.

Coral Sun Golden Rain Tree will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more.