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The Chinese rain tree (species name: Koelreuteria elegans) is a cousin of the
Goldenrain tree. These two tree species have very similar and distinctive looking seed pods as seen in the image above.
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The leaves of the Chinese rain tree are even-pinnate with individual leaflets having a lanceolate to acuminate shape with a serrate margin and a pinnate venation.
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This native Taiwanese tree, like its cousin, it used as an ornamental street tree in the warmer sub-tropical zones of the world. This particular tree is in the botanical garden of the University of Malaga in southern Spain.
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The seed pods are in clusters at the terminal tips of the branches as seen above.
Interesting post. I did a posting on the Koelreuteria bipinnate last year. There are lots of photos if you want to compare foliage.
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This is one of my favourites ... such a beautiful tree. Enjoyed your photos and info!
ReplyDeletemy father would love to see how to videos on planting this trees..he loves plants a lot..both of my parents actually
ReplyDeleteI have started some seedlings and am wondering how to keep these little seeds growning. Let me know with any suggestions.
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