Koelreuteria paniculata 'Coral Sun'

A rare tree, Koelreuteria paniculata 'Coral Sun' has fantastic, bright red new stems and leaves in spring, and retains the red leaf stalks into autumn. The leaves are somewhat fern-like and turn a lush green as they mature in summer.

In a good, crisp autumn these leaves can also turn glorious shades of yellow and orange before falling. It also has large panicles of pretty, golden-yellow flowers in mid to late summer once established.

Koelreuteria paniculata 'Coral Sun' is a flamboyant, small garden tree with excellent spring interest!

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: July - August.
• Flower Colour: Yellow
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Koelreuteria paniculata 'Coral Sun' grows to be a small tree a fairly narrow, upright habit.
  • Height: up to 6 m (20 ft).
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft).

• Notes: Although hardy, Koelreuteria paniculata 'Coral Sun' will grow best in a warm, sunny, sheltered garden. In cooler areas, this will be a smaller tree perhaps reaching a height of up to 3 - 4 m (10 - 13 ft).