This decidious tree has an upright single or multiple trunks with spreading branches that form an open rounded crown. It has mid green divided fern-like leaves and the yellow cup-shaped flowers are arranged in a large cluster during midsummer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Koelreuteria elegansnaturally found in Taiwan growing in dry valley woodlands in fertile well drained moist soils in a open sunny position and is drought and mildly frost resistant.

Ther Flamegold Tree is an attractive flowering tree that is grown for its small growth habit and is used in parks and gardens for summer shade or planted in large courtyards. It is also used for avenue plantings preferring a hot sunny position and grows poorly in seaside positions preferring inland. It establishes in 3 to 5 years.ID 1300

Koelreuteria(kurl-roy-TE-ree-a) elegans(EL-e-ganz)

Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Litchi, Maple, Horse Chestnut and Hop Bush Family