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21-Aug-2007

ye_bonsai

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Need help identifying!!!

Hello everyone, just down the street a neighbor has two trees planted that have always caught my attention, these seed pods grow in beautiful yellow clusters from the top of the tree reminding me of how peppers grow. I was able to grab a few dead seed pods in hopes of having them identified. Please help!!! Thanks guys.

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21-Aug-2007	#2
ye_bonsai bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Jun-2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: 8 Posts: 11	I think I just found the answer, correct me if i am wrong but further research mentions a "Golden Rain Tree" Can anyone confirm that? Thanks again!

22-Aug-2007	#3
AlainK bonsaiTALK Craftsman Join Date: Oct-2004 Location: Orléans Country: France USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 98	You're right, it's definitely a 'Koelreuteria paniculata Laxm.' I've got one in my garden, so it's hardy to at least zone 8. Very nice autumn colours. I usally trim back the year's shoots in July (more than 1 metre long!) and it backbuds profusely. I'm planning to pot one of the many seedlings around, but like Rhus typhina, not much of a chance to get something decent with this tree: the leaves are too large, and cuttings are difficult to heal. Goes well in a pot though, the one in my garden comes from a seedling I left in a pot for several years before finding the right place to plant it. More info here __________________ "We're on a mission from God..." The Blues Brothers Last edited by AlainK : 22-Aug-2007 at 08:06 AM.

22-Aug-2007

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Originally Posted by ye_bonsai

I think I just found the answer, correct me if i am wrong but further research mentions a "Golden Rain Tree" Can anyone confirm that? Thanks again!

yup
there is a Golden Raintree
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22-Aug-2007	#5
agraham bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Jan-2004 Location: South Texas Country: U.S.A. USDA Zone: 9-10 AHS Heat Zone: 11 Posts: 1,193	Do the seed pods turn a pinkish color before they completely dry out? andy __________________ http://pittmandavis.com/

22-Aug-2007	#6
ye_bonsai bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Jun-2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: 8 Posts: 11	Thanks for the help everyone!

22-Aug-2007	#7
jfecme bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Mar-2005 Location: Georgia Country: USA USDA Zone: 7A AHS Heat Zone: 8 Posts: 326	I know it grows as far north as Louisville, Ky. along the streets in many neighborhods. __________________ Over 25 years experience - good and bad, and still learning!

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