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Laburnum × watereri (Golden chain tree)



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Laburnum × watereri lah-BUR-num ex what-er-AIR-eye Common Name: Golden chain tree Genus: Laburnum
Dense clusters of pendulous yellow flowers dangle from spreading branches in late spring. Leaves are dark green. Smooth green bark adds some winter interest.
 Noteworthy characteristics: This member of the pea family is a cross between L. alpinum and L. anagyroides. It has poisonous seed pods.
 Care: Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. In the North, wrap trunks to prevent sun scald in winter. Do not prune except to remove damaged wood.
 Propagation: Graft in late winter, or bud in summer.
 Problems: Leaf spot, canker, twig blight, and top dieback, as well as aphids and mealybugs.
Height 15 ft. to 30 ft.
Spread 15 ft. to 30 ft.
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Interesting Bark; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Spring; Summer
Flower Color Yellow Flower
Uses Flowering Tree, Poisonous, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point, Trellis
Seasonal Interest Winter Interest, Spring Interest
Type Trees

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