Golden Chain Tree

Note: our medium size Laburnum stock is approx. 2.5m tall.

Laburnum x watereri Vossii, also known as Golden Chain Tree, is a most floriferous cultivar that won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002. Selected in Holland late in the 19th century it has remained very popular over the years and is readily seen in gardens up and down the UK.

This small tree produces a wealth of yellow racemes up to 50cm long in spring. All parts of the plant are highly poisonous as it contains an alkaloid called cytosine.

It thrives on most soils and is particularly effective when grown as an arching avenue.

One of the very best examples of this is at Bodnant Gardens in North Wales where the abundant flowers droop down above you and fill the air with their fragrance.

While it's true that the black seeds of the Laburnum tree are toxic if ingested and should be taken seriously, instances of laburnum poisoning are exceedingly rare. The key lies in educating children to stay away from this genus.

Mature height: 7-12mm

Common names

Golden Chain Tree

Height of tree

7-12m

Soil type

Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types

Shape

Broad

Blossom Colour

Yellow

Foliage Colour

Green

Looks good in

Spring

Location

Garden, Parkland, Avenue

Genus

Laburnum