Koelreuteria paniculata

Koelreuteria paniculata – a deciduous tree, grows up to 15 m high. In Europe it is grown mostly as an ornamental tree in parks. It has interesting fruits in the form of large, initially green-yellow and later brown bubbles that persist in the tree throughout the winter as well. It requires moist soil, sufficient summer rainfall and plenty of sun. It is sensitive to prolonged frost and low temperatures.