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Koelreuteria bipinnata
Chinese Rain Tree
Koelreuteria · Sapindaceae
Chinese Rain Tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 15 m high and 10 m spread, with a rounded canopy form. Its noted amenity value is prominent flowers. Its recorded local performance is very reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Koelreuteria
Family
Sapindaceae
Common name
Chinese Rain Tree
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Koelreuteria bipinnata belongs to the Koelreuteria genus within the Sapindaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Full sun to part shade, subject to species
Soil
Site-appropriate soil with adequate rooting volume
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
15 m H × 10 m W
Landscape use
Increase use
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Koelreuteria bipinnata verified observation photograph — iNaturalist · (c) Jiao Sun (孙娇), some rights reserved (CC BY)