Koelreuteria paniculata - P7

Description
These produce reddish-brown fruits that stay on for a very long time. The red shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive yellow-orange autumn colouring * red shoots * heat tolerant, drought resistant, urban climate resistant, thermophilic

Leaves
Attractive yellow-orange autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Pride of India is upright and broad in habit and has a loose crown.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear in panicles from July to August. These grow to around 15 - 30 cm tall.

fruit
The red-brown fruits of Koelreuteria paniculata are particularly decorative. Adhere for a very long time.

Use
Solitary, park

Root
Koelreuteria paniculata is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.