Köelreuteria paniculata Laxm.
Fully hardy, spreading tree with large pinnate leaves, consisting of up to 15 or more finely-toothed leaflets, and large panicles, to 30cm long, of red-spotted yellow flowers, to 1cm across, in summer and autumn, followed by red-brown fruits. To 10m. [RHSE, Hortus, Hilliers'].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘A hardy chinese treelike shrub, said to have been introduced by Lord Coventry about 1763.’ [BR f.330/1818]. ‘Its compound leaves and fine large terminal spikes of yellow Oncidium-like flowers contrasted admirably with the different plants in its vicinity; stamping it at once as a plant well adapted for a style of gardening now becoming deservedly popular.’ [Gard. Chron. 1858]. Its common name of ‘Varnish tree’ suggests uses other than ornament. Saint-Hilaire Tr. pl.93/1825.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [T.617/1843].
Notes
Published Mar 19, 2009 - 03:51 PM | Last updated Oct 21, 2011 - 03:07 PM
Köelreuteria paniculata Laxm. | Saint-Hilaire Tr. pl.93/1825 | BHL
| Family | Sapindaceae |
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| Region of origin | China, Korea |
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| Common Name | Golden rain tree, Pride of India, Varnish tree |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Koelruteria paniculata
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| Confidence level | high |