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Koelreuteria bipinnata - Flametree
Family Sapindaceae
Botanical Name Koelreuteria bipinnata
Common Name Flametree
Size 20 - 30(40)' tall with wider spread.
Hardiness Zone 6 - 8
Culture Adapatable to a wide range of soils; withstands drought, heat, wind and alkaline soils; pollution tolerant.
Ornamental Value Yellow summer flowers; lantern-like seedpods; yellow fall color; nice habit.
Landscape Use A nice lawn or patio tree; occasionally used as a street tree.
Key Identifying Characteristics Leaves are alternate, bipinnately compound, 8 - 11 pinnae, with oval, rather smooth leaflets; stems are stout light brown..
Notable Cultivars none
Campus Location Ag: VetMed, GH7; Main: North side of Ayers Hall
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