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Arboretum
"A man does not plant a tree for himself, he plants it for posterity." - Alexander Smith
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Goldenrain Tree
(Koelruteria paniculata)
Donated by
Kaskaskia College
Tree Map Location: #
45
In Memory of Virgil Bolerjack
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Leaf:
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Alternate, pinnately (or partially bi-pinnately) compound, irregular serrations or lobes on leaflets, 8 to 14 inches long, 9 to 15 leaflets, deep green above, lighter below.
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Flower:
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Bright yellow with a splash of orange; occur on 10-15 inch long, many branched, terminal panicles; individual flowers about 1/2" wide; appearing in early summer, very attractive.
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Fruit:
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Papery, triangular capsule, 1 to 2 inches long, in clusters, containing three hard, black, globular seeds, initially yellow-green, later turning brown, ornamental.
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Twig:
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Stout, reddish brown, numerous lighter lenticels, somewhat zig-zag, buds round, leaf scar shield-shaped.
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Bark:
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Silvery gray, flat ridge tops with reddish brown shallow furrows.
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Form:
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Small tree reaching 30 feet in height, spread equal to height, round crown.
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Source:
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College of Natural Resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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To participate in the Kaskaskia College Arboretum please contact:
Office of Institutional Advancement
618-545-3069
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