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| Name |
Ornamental
- Laburnum x Watereri Vossii - Voss’s Laburnun |
| Cultivation |
It is difficult to grow but if tried, it should be grown in a spot protected
from full day sun, with very well-drained, alkaline pH soil and high organic
matter. It tolerates alkaline soil but not wet soil, and does not grow well
in soil below pH 7.0. |
| Family |
Papilionaceae |
| Genus |
Laburnum |
| Synonyms |
Golden
Chain Tree, Goldenchain Tree, Golden Rain Tree |
| Known
Hazards |
All
parts of the plant are poisonous. Seeds are highly toxic and could be fatal
if ingested. |
| Range |
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| Height |
Ultimate
height: 8m
Ultimate spread: 8m
Time to maturity: 20-50 years |
| Habitat |
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Instant, Low Maintenance |
| Characteristics |
Also
known as the Goldenchain Tree, it is a good specimen, patio or border accent
tree, and can also be espaliered against a wall. Use as a novelty where
a brightly-colored accent is needed in the spring. Do not overwater. Laburnum
alpinum is a related tree which is just as beautiful in flower. This is
an airy, graceful, deciduous tall shrub or small tree, growing to a maximum
of 20 to 25 feet, with rich, yellow wisteria-like, drooping flower panicles,
up to 10 inches long, which appear in late spring or early summer. The tree
is truly incredible in full bloom. Easy to train over a pergola or planted
as specimen tree in a small garden. RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit) |
| Edible
Uses |
None
Known - Seeds are highly toxic and could be fatal if ingested. |
| Medicinal
Uses |
None
Known |
| Other
Uses |
None
Known |
| Propagation |
From
softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost, Scarify seed before sowing.
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |
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