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Species: Laburnum x watereri

(lah-burr'num wa-ter er i

Laburnum x watereri

Goldenchain Tree

Found on Course Walks

Rosaceous & Flowering Trees

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Alford's Weeping', 'Aureum', 'Pendula', 'Vossii'

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree < 30 feet

12-15'

Deciduous

upright oval to round; shrub or small tree

adaptable but prefers light shade; not heat tolerant

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

5b

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

lemon-golden yellow pendulous flowers; leaves rich green above; grayish green and silky pubescent underneath

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

leaf spot, laburnum vein mosaic, aphids, grape mealybug; twig blight can be serious

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

native to central and southern Europe; transplant B & B or from container

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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