About
A broad-crowned small deciduous tree with rich green, ternate leaves. Bright yellow flowers in drooping racemes to 60cm in length.
About the genus
Laburnum are small deciduous trees with leaves composed of three leaflets, and bright yellow pea-shaped flowers in pendent racemes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCoastal
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling 44172,physaria-chambersii,Physaria chambersii,,An ornamental Physaria
Care notes
CultivationGood as specimen tree for a sunny position with a well-drained soil
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by grafting
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, leaf-mining moths, leaf-mining flies and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews, silver leaf and honey fungus