Laburnum anagyroides
Common Name: Golden chain tree
Type: Deciduous tree Family: Fabaceae Hardiness Zone: 6-8 Sunlight: Sun best to semi-shade Exposure: Exposed or sheltered Soil: Any soil, best in organically rich Moisture: Well-drained, average moisture to some drought, not soggy soil Plant Height x Width: Fast to 25' x 25' Leaf: Obovate, trifoliate leaves each to 3" long Flower: Long racemes of fragrant, yellow pea-like flowers Bloom Time: May Bloom Size: 4-12" Maintenance: Low Landscape use: Good specimen tree, short lived usually less than 50 years Pest and Disease: Prone to canker an leaf spot Native Range: Central and Southern Europe Planting Instructions: Use gloves when working with this plant, seeds slightly poisonous Propagation: Seed, cuttings |