Laburnum Species, Golden Chain Tree
Laburnumanagyroides

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Laburnum (la-BURN-um)
Species: anagyroides (an-a-gy-RO-id-eez)

Synonym:Cytisus laburnum

Synonym:Laburnum vulgare

Category

Trees

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Where to Grow

Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

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