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Botanical illustration of Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 5–9

Koelreuteria paniculata

Goldenrain Tree

TreeDeciduous
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Mature size
20–30 ft tall
15–20 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun
Water use
Low
USDA zones
5–9
Soil
Adaptable, drained
Bloom
Yellow
Summer

Notable features

deer resistantfall interestshadeshowy bloom

Companion plants for Goldenrain Tree

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Goldenrain Tree.

Botanical illustration of Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–7

Snow-in-Summer

Cerastium tomentosum

Groundcover0.5–1 ft tallZones 3–7
Botanical illustration of Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 4–9

Big Sagebrush

Native

Artemisia tridentata

Shrub3–6 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — a evergreen perennial for USDA zones 5–9

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Perennial1–2 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of Winterfat (Krascheninnikovia lanata) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 3–8

Winterfat

Native

Krascheninnikovia lanata

Shrub1–3 ft tallZones 3–8
Botanical illustration of Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 4–9

Switchgrass

Native

Panicum virgatum

Grass3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Basket-of-Gold (Aurinia saxatilis) — a evergreen perennial for USDA zones 3–7

Basket-of-Gold

Aurinia saxatilis

Perennial0.67–1.5 ft tallZones 3–7
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