The golden rain tree has a moderate growth rate, meaning it can add between 12 and 24 inches to its height in a single growing season. The tree usually attains a full height of 25 to 30 feet, though it may grow as tall as 40 feet, meaning it can reach full height in as little as 13 or so years.

The golden rain tree is considered invasive in a number of areas due to the prolific seed production and bazillions of offspring. ... The thousands of lantern-shaped seed pods give the tree an unusual appearance through the end of summer and fall foliage is a stunning golden yellow.

Koelreuteria paniculata can be messy, raining seedlings, flowers and debris. The seedlings are easy enough to dispatch though there can be a whole lot of them if they find open soil. In a lawn seedlings can be mowed.

Sow in pots or seed trays of good quality compost at a depth of about 1 cm (just less than half an inch) The seed usually germinates in 10-14 days at 15-20°c. Growth in the first year is quite vigorous, usually between 15 and 40 cm. Plant trees out into their permanent positions after 2 or 3 years growth.. . . . .364011234796!]0000000000000009783314145818!]