Coral Sun Golden Rain Tree
Koelreuteria paniculata 'Coral Sun'
Overview
The Coral Sun Golden Rain Tree has earned its name due to the amazing orange-pink flowers that appear in late summer. Once established, this deciduous, hardy tree flourishes in full sun and is fairly drought tolerant. It also produces showy, bright yellow seed pods which keep the garden looking vibrant even during the summer season. With its stunning foliage and intricate blooms, the Coral Sun Golden Rain Tree is a beautiful addition to any garden, providing a great source of color, texture, and interest. Its easy maintenance and attractive form make it a great choice for those looking for a unique and eye-catching specimen tree.
Care Guide
Watering
This fast-growing, beautiful tree should be watered deeply once a week during the first 2 years of growth, when the tree is establishing its roots. Once well established, the tree is very drought-tolerant and requires less frequent watering. During long periods of dry weather, or when drought conditions are observed, water the tree every 10-14 days. When watering, it is important to soak the root system thoroughly so that the water penetrates to a depth of 8-12 inches. During extended periods of hot dry weather, the tree may require more frequent irrigation to prevent wilting.
Light
Coral Sun Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata 'Coral Sun') grows best in full sun. It can tolerate some shade but is likely to become leggy with fewer flowers and somewhat pale in color if exposed to too little sun. Aim to provide it with at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sun each day for optimal growth and flowering.
Soil
Humus rich, Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 6-6.
Pruning
For a Coral Sun Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata 'Coral Sun'), pruning should be done lightly and selectively each year, and is best completed in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Start by removing dead and diseased branches, then thin the canopy by removing weaker limbs that cross or are too close together. Prune back sideshoots to restrict the size and shape of the tree, and use heading back to shape and reduce the size of its branches. Remove suckers when they appear and perform rootpruning if necessary to limit growth.
Propagation
Air Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation, Cutting, Seed Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Dieback, Root rot, Wilt, Pest resistant, Disease resistant, Drought resistant .
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