Golden Raintree

Koelreuteria paniculata

Also known as: Pride of India, China Tree, Varnish Tree

Bright yellow flowers in early summer

Unique lantern-like seed pods in fall

Tolerates urban pollution and various soils



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Yellow Flowers Resemble Golden Shoji Lanterns

Why Golden Raintrees?

Golden Raintrees give you an incredible show year-round. When the leaves first bud out in early spring, they're a unique pink-red color, and eventually turn a deep green. Then come the long, airy sprays of color.

It's one of the few trees to feature yellow flowers that erupt in a glorious cascade all over the canopy in midsummer. The show gets even better when the seed pods start to form in late summer. They turn a deep, rich orange and look like tiny, golden-orange paper lanterns.

But don't let their delicate appearance fool you. These versatile champions stand up to heat, harsh climates and city pollution equally well. You often see them as street trees in urban environments and as fabulous focal points in groups of three to five in landscapes.

Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better

You get the top perks of amazing growth and effortlessly elegant good looks because we've planted, grown and nurtured our Golden Raintrees, long before they arrive to your door. We've done the hard work at our nursery so you don't have to...that means when your Golden Raintree is delivered, it's got a healthy root system and great head start on life.

Be sure to order your Golden Raintrees now. They're very popular, and we sell out every year - get your own today!

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Product Details

Mature Height:30 ft.
Mature Width:30 ft.
Sunlight:Full Sun
Growth Rate:Moderate Growing
Botanical Name:Koelreuteria paniculata
Does Not Ship To:AZ
Grows Well In Zones:5-9 outdoors
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Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors

(hardy down to -10℉)

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4.6

Based on 88 reviews

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Bradford B.
8/28/2025
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Our tree

Everything about this order was perfect. The tree made it all the way across the country. The packing kept it in place and arrived in perfect shape.

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Patti H.
8/13/2025
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Golden raintree

Packaging kept it safe for shipping. Tree still thriving

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Kate J.
7/21/2025
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Happy with my Golden Raintree

This came properly packed, and had nice, fresh-looking leaves. It has been planted and seems happy.

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Janice C.
6/13/2025
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It was slow to show

It was slow to show leaves but is doing great now.

Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertHello Janice! Thanks for the update! Golden Rain Trees can take their time waking up in the spring, but once they do, they grow fast and look beautiful. Glad to hear it’s doing great now!
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Barb S.
6/13/2025
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Arrived healthy from the box.

Arrived healthy from the box. once in the ground it retained its leaves.

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