• Golden Rain Tree with clusters of yellow flowers
  • Representative golden rain tree growing or flowering in a garden
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Golden Rain Tree

Golden Rain Tree

Cultivar & Origin

Golden rain tree is offered as seed-grown species stock. Golden rain tree is native to East Asia and is now cultivated as an ornamental in temperate regions worldwide.

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Why We Grow It

Golden rain tree comes from East Asia and brings a late-season flower display followed by papery seed capsules. It offers an ornamental canopy and insect activity in a mixed garden, with dry capsules useful for arrangements. Its lantern-like fruit is responsible for much of its distinctive appearance.

How the Plant Grows

A rounded, branching tree. Establish a sound framework when young and monitor self-sown seedlings; it can spread in suitable climates.

Plant Size

Size at Maturity- approximately 30–40 ft tall and wide.

Current Size-

Additional Info

Golden rain tree is native to East Asia and is now cultivated as an ornamental in temperate regions worldwide. Its dry papery capsules can be used in arrangements.

Golden rain tree is a flowering shade tree with yellow summer flowers and papery seed capsules. It belongs in the supporting-plant part of a landscape rather than the food-crop row.
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  • Golden Rain Tree with clusters of yellow flowers
  • Representative golden rain tree growing or flowering in a garden

Plant Highlights

  • Water

    Moderate while establishing; tolerates some drought later.

  • Pollination

    Insect-visited flowers; no fruit-pollinizer planting is needed for ornamental use.

  • Soil

    Well-drained soil; adaptable to several soil textures.

  • Years to Bear

    Flowering begins after establishment; not a food-bearing crop.

  • Hardiness

    Commonly USDA zones 5–9; young trees need a suitable site.

  • Solar

    Full sun.