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Chinese Rain Tree (Kolreuteria Paniculata) - Barish Ka Darakht
بارش کا درخت
Kolreuteria Paniculata
Rs 8,000
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Chinese Rain Tree (Barish Ka Darakht / بارش کا درخت) commands attention with its magnificent display of yellow flowers every summer, making it a prized specimen tree. It reaches a commanding height of 25 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Native to East Asia, it is well-adapted to Pakistan’s climate and grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad.
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Plant Characteristics
Botanical Name
Kolreuteria Paniculata
Sunlight
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Flower Colour
Yellow
Plant Type
Flowering Trees
Mature Height
25 ft
Description
Chinese Rain Tree (Kolreuteria Paniculata), known in Pakistan as Barish Ka Darakht (بارش کا درخت), is native to East Asia, and has found a thriving home in Pakistan’s gardens and landscapes. Prized for its yellow flowers that appear in summer, this flowering trees is a valuable addition to any garden. This moderate-growing deciduous plant reaches up to 25 ft at maturity, making it an ideal choice for large gardens and open spaces.
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
- Placement: Outdoor
- Propagation: Seed
How to Propagate Chinese Rain Tree
Grown from seed that benefits from scarification and a period of cold stratification before spring sowing.
Growing in Pakistan
Fully heat tolerant, this plant withstands Pakistan’s intense summer temperatures without difficulty. This hardy plant adapts well to nearly all regions of Pakistan, including the cooler areas of Abbottabad, Quetta, and the northern highlands. It handles both cold winters and warm summers.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: No, requires consistent moisture
Why Choose Chinese Rain Tree?
Chinese Rain Tree is a versatile and rewarding addition to any garden, valued for its ornamental beauty and adaptability to local conditions.
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Foliage Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Placement
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Purpose
- Decorative
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- No
Where Chinese Rain Tree (Kolreuteria Paniculata) - Barish Ka Darakht grows in Pakistan
Well-suited to these cities
AbbottabadBahawalpurFaisalabadGujranwalaHyderabadIslamabadKarachiLahoreMardanMultanPeshawarRahim Yar KhanRawalpindiSialkotSukkur
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall does Chinese Rain Tree grow and how quickly?
Chinese Rain Tree is a moderate-growing plant that reaches up to 25 ft at maturity. With steady growth of about 1-2 ft per year, it establishes a substantial presence within 7-10 years.
Can Chinese Rain Tree be harmful to household pets?
While Chinese Rain Tree is not classified as highly toxic, it is best to exercise caution and keep it away from pets and small children who might chew on the leaves. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in some cases.
How much water does Chinese Rain Tree need during Pakistani summers?
Chinese Rain Tree needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter.
When does Chinese Rain Tree bloom in Pakistan?
Chinese Rain Tree blooms in summer, producing yellow flowers. In Pakistan, the peak flowering period runs from May through August.
Can Chinese Rain Tree tolerate the intense summer sun in Lahore and Karachi?
Chinese Rain Tree grows best in full sun. It handles direct Pakistani summer sun without problems, even in cities like Karachi, Multan, and Lahore where temperatures exceed 45 degrees.
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