Yellow flowering tree

samuel Cranston · 17th June 2007, 07:07 AM

I am trying to find out the name of an ornamental tree which I have seen in Paris and in Bordeaux. Height is average, leaves are composite rather acacia like (if I remember rightly) but the most interesting thing about this tree is the multiple yellow flowers which appear in June.The flowering part is made up of many small flowers with an upright somewhat christmas tree shape. Can anybody tell me what this could be?

TREE-SURFER · 17th June 2007, 07:42 AM

Hi Samuel, and welcome.
First thing I would have to ask is, do you have any pictures of this tree?
Does the flowers have a distinct smell to them?
Is the bark smooth or rough? and what order are the leaves (opposing, staggered) and what shape are they?

samuel Cranston · 17th June 2007, 07:48 AM

Thanks for your reply. I'll try and get some pics tomorrow and post them. I'll also pick some leaves and get back to you. Do you know a site that shows pics of European ornamental trees. That would help a lot too. I'm pressy sure I could ID from a pic.

Samuel

TREE-SURFER · 17th June 2007, 08:00 AM

Hi Samuel,
Maybe some of the other Guys would have a link, (Boa is the guy for these

), but I generally go from A book.
Good luck with the photo's.

Eric Frei · 17th June 2007, 09:34 AM

Bit of a stab but here goes.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...GL:en%26sa%3DN

http://www.frenchgardening.com/visit...12959432655509

Sean Freeman · 17th June 2007, 10:21 AM

I'm afraid I've never come across a site that presents the info your searching for other than specific nurseries in parts of Europe, and then the photos and descriptions tend to be pretty useless. Try and post some pics fairly sure one of us will be able to ID it for you....now if you wanted links to tropical plants/trees etc well.....http://www.toptropicals.com/html/top...ry/gallery.htm
This site is about as comprehensive as you'll get but is limited to climates that could be described as tropical...South of France sure but not Paris.
If you have a few hours to spend and like looking at plant pics (I do) have a hunt around the various parts of the site its pretty big, try searching for a plant you know the name of flower colour etc, then see how you might use the site to find a plant for which you have only limited info.

TreeCo · 17th June 2007, 01:45 PM

It sounds like you might be asking about golden rain tree, Koelreuteria paniculata.

Ours is about five years old. I took these photos this afternoon.

mdvaden · 18th June 2007, 01:49 PM

There is a tree that partially fits your description, called...

Acacia dealbata

But I don't thing the flower clusters are upright.

HollyS · 4th July 2007, 03:04 PM

Koelreuteria: K. elegan has upright flowers. The other two species' flowers tend to droop. The defining feature for me is the "pods" in fall and the tree holds them all winter as well. They just finish blooming here, very showy!

HollyS · 5th July 2007, 08:39 AM

A second tree...? Sophora Japonica, Japanese pagoda tree. Just another option.

17th June 2007, 07:07 AM	#1
samuel Cranston I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	Yellow flowering tree I am trying to find out the name of an ornamental tree which I have seen in Paris and in Bordeaux. Height is average, leaves are composite rather acacia like (if I remember rightly) but the most interesting thing about this tree is the multiple yellow flowers which appear in June.The flowering part is made up of many small flowers with an upright somewhat christmas tree shape. Can anybody tell me what this could be?

17th June 2007, 07:42 AM	#2
TREE-SURFER Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Isle of Man,UK. Posts: 332	Hi Samuel, and welcome. First thing I would have to ask is, do you have any pictures of this tree? Does the flowers have a distinct smell to them? Is the bark smooth or rough? and what order are the leaves (opposing, staggered) and what shape are they? __________________ The Aerial Arborist Isle of Man Tree Surgeon\| All Aspects of Tree Work What experts say about TOPPING

17th June 2007, 08:00 AM	#4
TREE-SURFER Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Isle of Man,UK. Posts: 332	Hi Samuel, Maybe some of the other Guys would have a link, (Boa is the guy for these), but I generally go from A book. Good luck with the photo's. __________________ The Aerial Arborist Isle of Man Tree Surgeon\| All Aspects of Tree Work What experts say about TOPPING

17th June 2007, 09:34 AM	#5
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Bit of a stab but here goes. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...GL:en%26sa%3DN http://www.frenchgardening.com/visit...12959432655509 __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

17th June 2007, 01:45 PM	#7
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 307	It sounds like you might be asking about golden rain tree, Koelreuteria paniculata. Ours is about five years old. I took these photos this afternoon. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by TreeCo; 17th June 2007 at 03:08 PM.

17th June 2007, 07:48 AM	#3
samuel Cranston I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	Thanks for your reply. I'll try and get some pics tomorrow and post them. I'll also pick some leaves and get back to you. Do you know a site that shows pics of European ornamental trees. That would help a lot too. I'm pressy sure I could ID from a pic. Samuel

17th June 2007, 10:21 AM	#6
Sean Freeman Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,981	I'm afraid I've never come across a site that presents the info your searching for other than specific nurseries in parts of Europe, and then the photos and descriptions tend to be pretty useless. Try and post some pics fairly sure one of us will be able to ID it for you....now if you wanted links to tropical plants/trees etc well.....http://www.toptropicals.com/html/top...ry/gallery.htm This site is about as comprehensive as you'll get but is limited to climates that could be described as tropical...South of France sure but not Paris. If you have a few hours to spend and like looking at plant pics (I do) have a hunt around the various parts of the site its pretty big, try searching for a plant you know the name of flower colour etc, then see how you might use the site to find a plant for which you have only limited info.

18th June 2007, 01:49 PM	#8
mdvaden Former Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 396	There is a tree that partially fits your description, called... Acacia dealbata But I don't thing the flower clusters are upright.

4th July 2007, 03:04 PM	#9
HollyS Sappling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California, don't hold it against me. Posts: 38	Koelreuteria: K. elegan has upright flowers. The other two species' flowers tend to droop. The defining feature for me is the "pods" in fall and the tree holds them all winter as well. They just finish blooming here, very showy! __________________

5th July 2007, 08:39 AM	#10
HollyS Sappling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California, don't hold it against me. Posts: 38	A second tree...? Sophora Japonica, Japanese pagoda tree. Just another option. Attached Thumbnails __________________

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