The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Columnar goldenrain-tree

Family: Sapindaceae (soapberry family)

Distribution: Species native to e. Asia

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5

Life form: Deciduous tree

Comments: A columnar form of golden rain tree that is expected to grow 30 feet tall with a 4-6 foot spread. It may be less weak wooded than the species due to its compact growth habit. Tolerant of drought, heat, and wind. A stately tree, though not a heavy bloomer. The flowers are yellow and appear in late summer, becoming lantern-shaped fruits. Fall color is yellow-orange.