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The Chinese Flame tree, Koelreuteria bipinnata, is a deciduous tree that has a round canopy. It is a medium to rapid growing tree with medium green oval leaves. The beautiful yellow flowers, 2 long, in clusters 8 14 long, bloom June August. The seed pods are long and orange, red or salmon colored papery in color. They are lantern like in appearance, form in fall. Chinese Flame trees are drought tolerant and can tolerate poor drainage, poor soils, smog and temperature extremes. It does best in full sun. The deep, non invasive roots rarely disturb sidewalks. The beautiful flower clusters attract birds and bees.
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