Overview

Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii Goldleaf' is a bushy, spreading branched trees in the genus Laburnum, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii Goldleaf' 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 x watereri 'Vossii Goldleaf' is a bushy, spreading branched cultivar of the Laburnum genus, which comprises small deciduous trees known for their trifoliate leaves and bright yellow, pea-like flowers in racemes. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is suitable for all garden aspects and exposures, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is ideal as a specimen tree and is low maintenance, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.

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.

Wikipedia contributors, "Laburnum", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Laburnum

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 x watereri 'Vossii Goldleaf' 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 x watereri 'Vossii Goldleaf'

Propagation

Grafting

Pest resistance

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

Disease resistance

Powdery mildews, Silver leaf, Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions