About

A graceful tree, reaching 8-20m, with a rounded head of healthy foliage. It displays attractive flowers or foliage. 'Aureum' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Laburnum are small deciduous trees with leaves composed of three leaflets, and bright yellow pea-shaped flowers in pendent racemes

Plant details

Suggested usesSpecimen tree, large borders, parks

Care notes

CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
PruningPrune to shape when young. Remove dead wood
PropagationFrom seed or grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHoney fungus and canker possible