Flowering Tree: Koelreuteria integrifoliola
Plant Attributes of Koelreuteria integrifoliola
Chinese Name: Koelreuteria integrifoliolaAlso Known As: Mulaoya, Lantern Tree, Money Tree, Entire Leaf Scholar TreeLatin Name: Koelreuteria integrifoliolaFamily and Genus: SAPINDACEAE KoelreuteriaDistribution: Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces in ChinaIntroduction to Koelreuteria integrifoliola
Koelreuteria integrifoliola is a deciduous tree, reaching a height of 15-20 meters with a broad-ovate crown. The leaves are flat, the flowers are golden yellow, and the inflorescence is a large paniculate. The fruit is a capsule, with the flowering period from August to September and the fruiting period from September to October. It prefers ample sunlight and a warm, humid climate, being a heliophilous species. It can tolerate semi-shade, has average cold resistance, and is drought and barren-resistant. It thrives in calcareous soils and can also tolerate salinity and short-term flooding. Due to its adaptability, rapid growth, and low incidence of diseases and pests, the tree is tall and elegant. The bright yellow flowers cover the crown in late summer and early autumn, while the red capsules resemble strings of lanterns in the deep autumn, making it a popular choice for urban landscaping in recent years. It is suitable for shade trees, street trees, and garden landscape trees, and can also be used for protective forests, soil and water conservation, and afforestation of barren hills.
Photo Album of Koelreuteria integrifoliola
1. Photo One of Koelreuteria integrifoliola
2. Photo Two of Koelreuteria integrifoliola
3. Photo Three of Koelreuteria integrifoliola