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    Ok this is a tree that is coming down and I can't remember what it is called. Can anyone shed some light.

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    Golden Rain Tree - Koelreuteria paniculata
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    , , , , and is it any good for woodworking/wood turning

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    Thanks Brian I think you are on the money re Raintree, but could it be Koelreuteria bipinnata instead, I seem to recall more pinky seed/flower thingies (before they dried out to current brownish colour)?

    Either way, as tree is not that old, timber probably hasn't had time to develop any darker center
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    Yes, Raintree! Is that the one referred to as Chinese Raintree?

    I had a piece I turned. OK to work but not very interesting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by artme View Post
    Yes, Raintree! Is that the one referred to as Chinese Raintree?

    I had a piece I turned. OK to work but not very interesting.
    Yes, that is the one I referred to, I'm not expecting much. Even if boring, can turn it for lampshades green etc.
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    I planted one on the nature strip about 7 years ago with the intention of harvesting it once it got big enough to turn an egg from but it's ended up such a good shade tree for visitors cars that it is still standing with about 200mm diameter at knee height! Might get a bit more than an egg when I do eventually drop it
    Would be interested in seeing some pics of the timber if anyone has any???
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    Quote Originally Posted by TTIT View Post
    ..Would be interested in seeing some pics of the timber if anyone has any???
    Give me a month or two
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    Quote Originally Posted by dai sensei View Post
    Thanks Brian I think you are on the money re Raintree, but could it be Koelreuteria bipinnata instead, I seem to recall more pinky seed/flower thingies (before they dried out to current brownish colour)?

    Either way, as tree is not that old, timber probably hasn't had time to develop any darker center
    Sorry that I hadn't replied, Neil. Been a bit crook and haven't visited the Forums.
    As usual I shot off an answer without a lot of thought.
    K. paniculata has once-pinnate compound leaves, while those of K. bipinnata and K. elegans are twice-pinnate. It's not absolutely clear, but I think your photo shows twice-pinnate compound leaves. And the flower bracts in the photo don't look like those of K.paniculata which are more pointed.

    From the limited information I think your tree is probably K. elegans.

    Beautiful flowering trees, the Koelreuterias, but, along with African Tulip and Camphor Laurel, weeds in this area, unfortunately. At least Camphor Laurel yields a lovely timber.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wizened of Oz View Post
    Sorry that I hadn't replied, Neil. Been a bit crook and haven't visited the Forums.
    As usual I shot off an answer without a lot of thought.
    K. paniculata has once-pinnate compound leaves, while those of K. bipinnata and K. elegans are twice-pinnate. It's not absolutely clear, but I think your photo shows twice-pinnate compound leaves. And the flower bracts in the photo don't look like those of K.paniculata which are more pointed.

    From the limited information I think your tree is probably K. elegans.

    Beautiful flowering trees, the Koelreuterias, but, along with African Tulip and Camphor Laurel, weeds in this area, unfortunately. At least Camphor Laurel yields a lovely timber.
    Agree entirely with your summation Wizened. There is an avenue of these on the Mt. Lindsay Hwy. north of Beaudesert.
    They look great when in flower but I fear the Spread of them over the coming years.

    There is One in a yard in Hillcres, not far fom where I used to live. A few years back it was perfectly spherical and 8M higher. Glorious when it flowered!

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