Golden Rain Tree :: Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay

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Botanical Name	Koelreuteria paniculata
Common Name	Golden Rain Tree
Plant Type	Tree
Hardiness Zone	5-9
Height	30-40 ft.
Spread	30-40 ft.
Habit	broad, rounded to irregular canopy
Exposure	full sun
Bloom Type	June-July
Bloom Color	yellow
Flower	showy
Autumn/Winter Intrest	good fall color
Suggested Use	specimen, shade
Locations	Storm Chaser Midway, Swampwater Jack's
Notes	Falling blossoms may or may not resemble "golden rain", but the fallen blossoms often form an attractive golden carpet under the tree. Flowers give way to interesting, brown, papery seed capsules which somewhat resemble Chinese lanterns.

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