This is a golden rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) in the Imperial Palace East Garden. You can find the tree beautiful from a distance as it has many small yellow flowers, but when approaching it, you would be surprised to see the beautiful contrast between the yellow petals and the bright orange center (2nd and 3rd photos)!
A golden tree produces male and hermaphroditic flowers. These flowers are male.
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| Koelreuteria paniculata 木患子 |
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| Golden rain tree モクゲンジ |
