*Koelreuteria paniculata
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*Koelreuteria paniculata
GOLDEN-RAIN TREE
Sapindaceae
Asia
Location: map coordinates M-16 (on lawn, southeast of Conwell Hall), N 39°11'10'' W 75°32'39''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware); on the Invasive Watchlist for Delaware
GOLDEN-RAIN TREE
Sapindaceae
Asia
Location: map coordinates M-16 (on lawn, southeast of Conwell Hall), N 39°11'10'' W 75°32'39''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
- deciduous tree
- etymology: Koelreuteria after Joseph Koelreuter (1733-1806), German botanist, professor; paniculata = flowers in panicles (branching clusters)
- leaves compound; leaflets 7-17
- flowers attractive; yellow, in clusters (panicles), in early summer
- fruits distinctive; resemble Chinese lanterns, tan in color; hang in clusters, until following spring
- tolerant of drought, wind, salt
- cultivated and occasionally escapes into disturbed areas, in New Castle and Sussex Counties
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware); on the Invasive Watchlist for Delaware
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