Laburnum x watereri

Golden Chain Tree

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Common Name:

Golden Chain Tree

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Yellow

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

760 cm

Maximum width:

455 cm

Golden Chain Tree (Laburnum x watereri) - Description

L. x watereri is a hybrid between L. alpinum and L. anagyroides.

Golden Chain Tree (Laburnum x watereri) - Blooming

Clusters of yellow flowers, hanging in 12 inch chains for two weeks in late spring/early summer.

Golden Chain Tree (Laburnum x watereri) - Growth

Small trees with trifoliate leaves and narrow seedpods. All parts, especially seeds, are poisonous if ingested. Grows to 15 feet tall and 12 feet wide. Grows best in full sun.

Golden Chain Tree (Laburnum x watereri) - Planting

Sow seeds of species in fall, in containers in a cold frame for protection. Can also graft or bud to propagate.

Golden Chain Tree (Laburnum x watereri) - Pest

Aphids and mealybugs. Other problems include twig blight, tip dieback, leaf spot, and canker.

Golden Chain Tree (Laburnum x watereri) - Interesting facts

While eating any part of the plant will lead to serious poisoning, the heartwood of this tree is an attractive dark substitute for ebony.