Shade and Ornamental Trees: Laburnum (Goldenchain Tree)

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Laburnum anagyroides 'Columnaris'

Columnar Goldenchain Tree is a slow growing compact, narrow Goldenchain tree which produces bright yellow pea-like flowers on long (30cm) racemes in late spring. Appreciates afternoon shade in warmer locations.. Note: All parts of this tree are poisonous (if eaten in large quantities) However, be aware that the fruit resembles pea pods and may be attractive to small children.

Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii'

Vossii Goldenchain Tree displays spectacular long pendulous racemes (to 60cm long!) of yellow pea-like flowers on a tree with a dense, upright and vase-shaped growth habit. Tri-foliate leaves. Seedpods do not develop well on Vossii. Sometimes the tree is sterile. Appreciates afternoon shade in warmer lcations. Note: All parts of this tree are poisonous (if eaten in large quantities) However, be aware that the fruit resembles pea pods and may be attractive to small children.

Laburnum x watereri 'Pendula'

Weeping Goldenchain's claim to faim is its spectacular display of long pendulous racemes of yellow pea-like flowers on a weeping form. Tri-foliate leaves. Weeping branches should be allowed room to fully develop. *Height of tree depends stake or graft height. Appreciates afternoon shade in warmer locations. Note: All parts of this tree are poisonous (if eaten in large quantities) However, be aware that the fruit resembles pea pods and may be attractive to small children.

Laburnum x watereri 'Sunspire'

Fastigiate Goldenchain has a spectacular display of long racemes with golden yellow pea-like flowers on an upright tree form. Tri-foliate leaves. Supposedly not heat tolerant so some afternoon shade is recommended. Appreciates afternoon shade in warmer locations. Note: All parts of this tree are poisonous (if eaten in large quantities) However, be aware that the fruit resembles pea pods and may be attractive to small children.