Overview

Laburnum alpinum f. microstachys is a bushy, spreading branched trees in the genus Laburnum, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Laburnum alpinum f. microstachys grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include specimen tree, coastal and low maintenance.

About

Laburnum alpinum f. microstachys is a cultivar of Laburnum, a genus of small, deciduous trees known for their trifoliate leaves and bright yellow, pea-like flowers arranged in racemes. This bushy, spreading-branched tree thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and prefers full sun or part shade. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and suitable for various exposures and aspects, including coastal areas. Flowering in spring and summer, it serves well as a low-maintenance specimen tree.

About the genus

Laburnum, sometimes called golden chain or golden rain, is a genus of two species of small trees in the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family Fabaceae. The species are Laburnum anagyroides—common laburnum and Laburnum alpinum—alpine laburnum. They are native to the mountains of Southern Europe.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Laburnum

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Laburnum alpinum f. microstachys size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Trees

Habit

Bushy, Spreading branched

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Specimen tree, Coastal, Low Maintenance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Laburnum alpinum f. microstachys

Propagation

Grafting

Pest resistance

Aphids, Leaf-mining moths, Leaf-mining flies, Snails

Disease resistance

Powdery mildews, Silver leaf, Honey fungus

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