General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 25 to 50 feet
Plant Spread: 25 to 40 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Xeriscapic
Uses: Shade Tree
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Pollution
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant

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Common names
  • Chinese Flame Tree
  • Bougainvillea Golden Rain Tree
  • Southern Goldenraintree

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Location: San Diego, Ca
Date: 2015-01-09
Location: San Diego, California
Date: 2015-01-09
Location: San Diego, Ca
Date: 2015-01-09
Location: St Louis
Date: 2010-10-31
Bright pink seed capsules in fall
Location: St Louis
Date: 2010-09-18
Location: St Louis
Date: 2008-08-02

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