I need to know the name of this tree...any ideas?
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A niece of mine took this picture and wants to know the name. I love it and want to see if one will grow in my area too. I'm in zone 8.
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I am trying to determine if that's starfruit. I know it is not the typical color, but the shape of the blossoms/leaves/fruit look like starfruit. I may be wrong, but if it is, the name of the tree is called Averrhoa carambola (carambola, a.k.a, starfruit). They grow best in semi-tropical/tropical areas. So, if you live a state like Florida, Texas, or Hawaii, you may have luck cultivating one! They also flourish in Latin America, Caribbean, Southeast Asia, South-Pacific, and parts of East Asia. (Source: WikiLeaks, I mean, Wikipedia) Ha...You are from Texas...If this isn't a Starfruit tree, maybe you should considering growing one as well. And if I am wrong, at least I learned about the Averrhoa carambola plant! :)
Amanda Hunter
on Nov 06, 2016
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Chinese Rain Tree Koelreuteria bipinnata
Ron10966203
on Nov 06, 2016
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Hi. Its call Golden Rain Tree. Because 1st it blooms little gold flowers and in the middle it has pink color. When all tiny yellow flowers fall,then u get pink coral flowers. It starts from from end of Oct to Sept. But its a beautiful tree. I had four of these trees. I live in Texas and they are all over.They make nice shade. When the flowers fall it make more babies. If u open the flower u see three seeds aand u can grow them. I love this tree its pretty.
P.a7260485
on Nov 06, 2016
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Rain tree. I have one in my backyard in northern Florida
Kari Wagy
on Nov 06, 2016
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Golden Rain Tree will grow well in zone eight. I'm in north Alabama and we can grow them here.
Dar
on Nov 06, 2016
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It is a golden rain tree. I am in New Smyrna Beach FL. They are all around me.
Phyllis Christenbury Fairley
on Nov 06, 2016
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It is a Golden Rain Tree and is on the "invasive" list! Pretty though.
Merry Straub
on Nov 06, 2016
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For sure. Lost several limbs to hurricane Matthew recently!
Marilee
on Nov 06, 2016
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Question, what kind of fertilizer do we get this Raintree I think they are beautiful northern Florida
Claudia
on Nov 06, 2016
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Chinese lantern tree
Susan Williams Pernot
on Nov 06, 2016
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Looks like a Mimosa tree.
Nancy Evans
on Nov 06, 2016
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They are beautiful fil. Those pods have seeds in them. I have a golden raintree. I am going to attempt to germinate some seeds this year. They are expensive trees. Do some reading up on them.
Lee Ann
on Nov 06, 2016
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In Hawaii they call them shower trees. Like Jacarandas they are beautiful in someonelse's yard. Lovely, beautiful and messy
Susan David Jacobs
on Nov 06, 2016
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Rain tree
San13714786
on Nov 06, 2016
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Family: Meliaceae (me-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Nymania (ny-MAN-ee-uh) (Info) Species: capensis (ka-PEN-sis) (Info)
Pamela
on Nov 06, 2016
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Its a rain tree. Mine is a golden ? Purchased it a Lowe's
Sassy568330
on Nov 06, 2016
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Chinese Flame tree. Some great info & pictures here.... http://3000tomatoes.com/2011/10/25/tuesday-tr...
Janice Forget
on Nov 06, 2016
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Rain tree. Grows very well & pretty in Texas
S
on Nov 06, 2016
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Thanks to everyone for your answers. Love that it was solved so fast!!
Barbara Ahern
on Nov 06, 2016
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when I don't know the name of a plant in my yard I name it after the person that gave it to me--lol--I have this wonderful wild rose bush with catus thorns on it--I have given away so many plants from it--haven't a clue what it really is, so I named it --Wild Muriel Rose Bush ! :)
Marje
on Nov 06, 2016
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Hi again., patrica from Corpus Christi, Texas. I just wanted to let u know toward "Golden Rain Tree. Try this. Go into google. ( arborday.org ).. And it will give u all the information toward this pretty tree. If u gather the blooms when they fall. Put them in a bowl and it will stay pink. And feels like paper. I have some in bowl and they will dry and stay pink. Good luck.
P.a7260485
on Nov 06, 2016
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It's a Golden Raintree.
Cheryl Hebert
on Nov 06, 2016
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Looks more like the Panicled Raintree Promises with seed pods.http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1778/
LAURA
on Nov 06, 2016
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That is a Golden Rain Tree. I have one in my front yard and it is beautiful!!!
Cab9379290
on Nov 06, 2016
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Chinese (lantern) rain tree.
Carolyn rogers
on Nov 07, 2016
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creo que es un buganvilia .
Mta4570964
on Nov 07, 2016
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http://garden.org/plants/photo/131349/
Joesmama_nicole
on Nov 08, 2016
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Rain tree and yes it should grow there. I have one in northern Florida and it does very well
Casey
on Nov 09, 2016
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Bouganvilla
A. Saucedo
on Nov 09, 2016
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It is a "Golden Rain tree"
Ovp11873610
on Nov 10, 2016
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It must come from China, because it is called a ,Chinese Flame or a, Chinese Golden Rain Trees.
Ska13673050
on Nov 10, 2016
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It is considered an invasive species. Each of those red pods contains many seeds which drop and start new plants. Very hard to keep under control!
Amy
on Nov 10, 2016
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Locust, I believe.
Teresa Hunsucker Threet
on Nov 10, 2016
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Just be aware those seed pods will plant themselves everywhere. I had one next to my house and they sprung up everywhere
Paula Brown
on Nov 10, 2016
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koelreuteria bipinnata
Jim schlitt
on Nov 10, 2016
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You do not want this plant anywhere near you or your neighborhood! The worst ever. Takes over trees and your fences and anything else in it's way.
861650
on Nov 10, 2016
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Chinese flame Tree. Group of them in front of Spartanburg Comunity College in Spartanburg, SC
Cma14186382
on Nov 10, 2016
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It is a Chinese Flame Tree (koelreuteria bipinnata) and it will seed everywhere. Likes lots of water but tolerates poor soils.
Judith
on Nov 10, 2016
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