Flowering Tree with Balloon-like Seed Pods

Sunstone72 · 26th June 2009, 02:07 PM

I need to identify a tree that hangs over my fence from the neighbours yard. It has small yellow sprig-like flowers in Autumn. These turn into salmony pink coloured three sided balloon-like seed pods which contain small black shiny berry/seeds. It is a deciduous tree and very messy.

I'll try to attach some images but as it is mid winter here (Mid North Coast, NSW, Australia) so I don't know if they will be of much help. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of the tree in full bloom. It is quite spectacular but not so much on a small suburban block LOL!

I need to find out if the seeds will be detrimental to the health of some laying hens that I was wanting to put in a run beneath the tree.

Thanks!
The tree in question

General Tree outline (with old pods)

Leaf Structure

Old seed pods

Thank you.

Sean Freeman · 26th June 2009, 02:09 PM

Hmmm aren't you lucky.....Golden Rain Tree.....Koelreuteria paniculata

Environmental weed (but can be very pretty)

Sunstone72 · 26th June 2009, 03:11 PM

It IS a Golden Rain tree is it? Hmmm .. didn't look anything like the images in my garden books LOL. Well thanks so much for that. Now to find out if it will poison my chickens haha.

Thanks again!

Victor Lindsay · 27th June 2009, 11:23 PM

I know this one, but i cann't put a name to it yet.

Victor Lindsay · 27th June 2009, 11:24 PM

Should have read the whole thread.

shaboo · 31st March 2010, 09:27 AM

I am not sure what your tree is, but it is SURELY NOT a golden chain tree! I was also confused about the two different looking types of leaf samples...?

Definitely NOT a golden chain, 'less y'all grow 'em different Down Under...LOL!

sueann · 31st March 2010, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaboo

I am not sure what your tree is, but it is SURELY NOT a golden chain tree! I was also confused about the two different looking types of leaf samples...?

Definitely NOT a golden chain, 'less y'all grow 'em different Down Under...LOL!

The golden chain tree is a lot different to the golden rain tree though.

The golden chain tree is beautiful, I had a google, I've never seen a real one though. I wish I could.

Eric Frei · 31st March 2010, 07:42 PM

There's also a Golden Shower Tree .... just in case some-ones yanking ya chain!

sueann · 31st March 2010, 10:45 PM

You're right! I didn't believe you so I went agoogling!

I don't think I would bother with it, what if someone asked you what the name of it was, I'd have to make something up I think.

dov · 31st March 2010, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sueann

The golden chain tree is a lot different to the golden rain tree though.

The golden chain tree is beautiful, I had a google, I've never seen a real one though. I wish I could.

My Mother has one in her garden. It's magnificent, without fail, every year. Has a great leaning habit too since a storm knocked it over 10 yrs ago!

26th June 2009, 02:07 PM	#1
Sunstone72 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid North Coast, NSW, Australia Posts: 2	Flowering Tree with Balloon-like Seed Pods I need to identify a tree that hangs over my fence from the neighbours yard. It has small yellow sprig-like flowers in Autumn. These turn into salmony pink coloured three sided balloon-like seed pods which contain small black shiny berry/seeds. It is a deciduous tree and very messy. I'll try to attach some images but as it is mid winter here (Mid North Coast, NSW, Australia) so I don't know if they will be of much help. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of the tree in full bloom. It is quite spectacular but not so much on a small suburban block LOL! I need to find out if the seeds will be detrimental to the health of some laying hens that I was wanting to put in a run beneath the tree. Thanks! The tree in question General Tree outline (with old pods) Leaf Structure Old seed pods Thank you. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Jeff Darby; 26th June 2009 at 03:21 PM. Reason: resize pictures & embed pictures to our server

26th June 2009, 02:09 PM	#2
Sean Freeman Monument Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,985	Re: Flowering Tree with Balloon-like Seed Pods Hmmm aren't you lucky.....Golden Rain Tree.....Koelreuteria paniculata Environmental weed (but can be very pretty)

26th June 2009, 03:11 PM	#3
Sunstone72 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid North Coast, NSW, Australia Posts: 2	Re: Flowering Tree with Balloon-like Seed Pods It IS a Golden Rain tree is it? Hmmm .. didn't look anything like the images in my garden books LOL. Well thanks so much for that. Now to find out if it will poison my chickens haha. Thanks again!

27th June 2009, 11:23 PM	#4
Victor Lindsay Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 421	Re: Flowering Tree with Balloon-like Seed Pods I know this one, but i cann't put a name to it yet.

27th June 2009, 11:24 PM	#5
Victor Lindsay Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 421	Re: Flowering Tree with Balloon-like Seed Pods Should have read the whole thread.

31st March 2010, 09:27 AM	#6
shaboo I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: washington state usa Posts: 1	Re: Flowering Tree with Balloon-like Seed Pods I am not sure what your tree is, but it is SURELY NOT a golden chain tree! I was also confused about the two different looking types of leaf samples...? Definitely NOT a golden chain, 'less y'all grow 'em different Down Under...LOL!

31st March 2010, 07:42 PM	#8
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Flowering Tree with Balloon-like Seed Pods There's also a Golden Shower Tree .... just in case some-ones yanking ya chain! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist Last edited by Jeff Darby; 31st March 2010 at 08:11 PM. Reason: typo

31st March 2010, 10:45 PM	#9
sueann Former Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hunter Valley Australia Posts: 599	Re: Flowering Tree with Balloon-like Seed Pods You're right! I didn't believe you so I went agoogling! I don't think I would bother with it, what if someone asked you what the name of it was, I'd have to make something up I think.

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