SuperTrees Incorporated

Summer in the West is no joke for trees. Dry air, intense sun, wind, pests, and reflected heat from pavement can all add stress fast.

A little seasonal tree care goes a long way, and in the summer that means watering properly, mulching, watching for summer pests and environmental stress. Newly planted trees need extra attention while their roots establish.

Ready to dial in your summer tree care?

Summer Tree Care: Tips From the Nursery Whether you’re an urban forester, a property manager, or a homeowner trying to keep trees safe through summer, tree care can make a big difference.

MONDAY MATCHUP! 🔥

This one is in bloom or will be blooming soon!

Meet: Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata)
📍 Sunshine in tree form—bright blooms, colorful lanterns, and four seasons of personality

Age: Long-lived and dependable, often 50–100+ years
Height: 30–40 ft tall with a rounded, open canopy
Style: A true conversation starter—bronze spring foliage matures to rich green, followed by spectacular golden-yellow flower clusters in summer and unique papery lantern-like seed pods that blush pink to bronze in fall.

Likes:
☀️ Full sun
🌳 Well-drained soil (highly adaptable to many soil types)
🏙️ Urban landscapes, streetscapes, and heat-loving environments
Dislikes:
❌ Constantly wet or poorly drained soils
❌ Heavy shade—it flowers best with plenty of sunshine

Known For:
🌼 Brilliant golden flower panicles that bloom in midsummer when few trees are flowering
🏮 Decorative lantern-like seed pods that provide months of visual interest
💪 Excellent tolerance of heat, drought, wind, pollution, and urban conditions
🍂 Soft golden-yellow fall foliage that finishes the season in style

💬 “I bloom when everyone else is winding down. If you love golden flowers, colorful lanterns, and a tree that puts on a show from summer through fall, I'm your match.” 🌿

Goldenrain Tree - Koelreuteria paniculata The Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) is a medium-sized ornamental flowering tree. It is known for being a flashy shade tree. It has an open and spreading branching habit and a rounded form made up of pinnate or bipinnate compound leaves that mature to blue-green during the summer. Once its....