Trees Around The World Tour - GOLDEN RAIN TREE

Koelreuteria paniculata        |        Sapindaceae      |       golden rain tree

Noteworthy Characteristics:

This is a deciduous tree, with deeply serrated pinnately-compound leaves. The fruit is a beautiful lantern-like shape with papery walls, containing chambers with a 5-8 large round seeds. These fruits turn from green to brown when mature. The seeds are edible when roasted. In some countries, the trees is considered invasive because of the many seeds it produces.

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Additional Resources to Explore:

• Link to the Campus Arboretum Species Description page
• Link to the Campus Arboretum Trees Around The World Tour page (for booklet, self-guided campus tours, or docent led tour information)