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Laburnum Tree - Description
- Potted Laburnum Tree
- Large, Specimen Tree
- Laburnum × Watereri
- AKA Voss Laburnum, Common Laburnum, Golden Chain or Golden Rain
- Current Plant Size
- Height: 80-100cm
- Note: These are Narrow Trees with Little Branching at Present
- Type: Multi-stem Tree
- Pot Size: 10 Litre
Laburnum Tree - Characteristics
- Medium sized trees
- Deciduous tree - Loses it's leaves in Winter
- Foliage: Small, pinnate leaves
- Flower: Long, drooping blooms
- Flowering period: Mid Spring to early Summer
- Bloom Colour: Yellow
- Habit: Open, weeping canopy
- Mature size: 8m in height & 8m spread
- Excellent choice for small gardens, courtyards & front gardens
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Frost hardy
Laburnum Tree - Uses
- Great colour for gardens
- Looks great when planted along side purple flowering Lilac
- Medium sized trees are great in most gardens
- Great as cut flowers
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Laburnum Tree - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Potted plants can be planted all year round
- Avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen
- Small to medium sized tree, will take several years to mature
Positioning Trees
- Requires a lot of sunlight
- Happy in most soils
- Preferred soil: Fertile, well drained, light or heavy clay
- Happy in acidic or neutral to alkaline soils
- When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil
- Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball
- Level off the soil around the plants
After Care
- Soak rootball in water for approx. 10 minutes before planting
- If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
- Weeding is also essential, especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
- Keep grass growth away from the base of trees to ensure a faster growth rate
- Avoid strimming around the base of trees
