Koelreuteria bipinnata
Chinese Flame Tree
Sapindaceae
Deciduous, Trees
KOELREUTERIASmall trees native to eastern Asia noted for large, loose clusters of yellow flowers followed by fat, papery fruit capsules resembling little Japanese lanterns. Capsules are used in both fresh and dried arrangements. Good patio, lawn, or street trees. Very adaptable to different soils as long as drainage is fairly good. Control self-sown seedlings.
Koelreuteria bipinnataTo 20–40 ft. tall and wide, eventually flat topped. Leaves 1–2 ft. long, divided into 7–12 oval leaflets; turn yellow for short time before dropping. Late-summer flower clusters are like those of K. paniculata, but 2-in. capsules are more colorful, in shades of orange, red, or salmon. Capsules come quickly after flowers and persist into fall. Prune tree to develop high branching. Wood is brittle and may break under a heavy load of snow. Roots are deep but not invasive; good tree to plant under.
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