laburnum
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At-A-Glance Information
Known as the Golden Chain Tree, this showy genus of deciduous trees and shrubs needs full sun (with afternoon shade in the warmest climates of their zone range) and moderate to regular water. Take care when planting these trees in your yard, as all parts (especially seed pods) are poisonous when ingested. These trees produce chains of hanging yellow flowers in mid- to late spring, and are upright growers, usually pruned into single-trunked trees. They can be maintained as shrubs or espalier subjects, as well. Bark is green, and leaves are bright green.
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laburnum Species and Varietals
Golden Chain Tree grows best in zones 1-10 and 14-17. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
Laburnum x watereri This hybrid is a cross between Laburnum alpinum and Laburnum anagyroides, and reached 15-30 feet tall and 10-20 feet wide, with 10-20 inch-long flower clusters that dangle from branches in springtime. Varieties include 'Sunspire' (also called 'Columnaris', with an upright habit to 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide), and 'Vossii' (a very commonly grown variety that is very graceful-looking and produces 20-inch long flower clusters). |
Caring for and pruning laburnum Trees
Propagation
Problems and Pests
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Videos
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 395, Laburnum (Golden Chain Tree)
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