Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Sapindaceae

Genus:

Koelreuteria

Species:

Koelreuteria paniculata

USDA Symbol:

KOPA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 90–120 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from scarification followed by warm then cold stratification. Can also be sown fresh in fall for natural stratification.