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The Goldenrain Tree (Paniculata) is generally described as a perennial tree. This is not native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the spring . The Goldenrain Tree (Paniculata) has green foliage and inconspicuous yellow flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous brown fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the late spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Goldenrain Tree (Paniculata) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a slow growth rate. At maturity, the typical Goldenrain Tree (Paniculata) will reach up to 45 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 30 feet.
The Goldenrain Tree (Paniculata) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have high vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -28°F. has medium tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| General Type | Tree |
| Growth Period | Spring |
| Growth Duration | Perennial |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Plant Nativity | Introduced to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Late Spring |
|---|---|
| Displays Fall Colors | Yes |
| Shape/Growth Form | Single Stem |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Height When Mature | 45 |
| Vegetative Spread | None |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Conspicuousness | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | High |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality | Summer Fall |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) | Bare Root, Container, Seed |
|---|---|
| Moisture Requirements | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Minimum Temperature | -28 |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 16 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants | No |
| Toxic to Livestock | No |
| After-Harvest Regrowth Rate | Slow |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability | No |
| Responds to Coppicing | No |
| pH Range | 4.5–8 pH |
|---|---|
| Precipitation Range | 26–26 inches/yr |
| Planting Density | 300–700 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures | Coarse, Fine, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 16 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days | 110 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Leaf Retention | No |
|---|---|
| Fire Resistant | No |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
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