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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000824
11/12/99

Laburnum x watereri--Goldenchain Tree


Hardiness Zones: 5 to 7
Height: 15 ft Spread: 12 ft Form: oval
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: Yellow

Comments: Provide Goldenchain Tree with a well-drained
soil, however, the tree is reported to tolerate a high pH.
The main ornamental feature is the long, drooping clusters
of yellow flowers (Vis. 1). Avoid areas with excessive cold
or heat. The tree grows best when given light, midday
shade. The parents of this hybrid are L. alpinum and L.
anagyroides.

Cultivars:
'Pendulum' - A cultivar of L. alpinum. A slow-growing,
weeping form.
'Vossii' - A cultivar with longer flower clusters and a
denser habit.

References for Cultivars: J. Frank Schmidt and Son 1999,
Bailey Nurseries 1999, Weston Nurseries 1999, Monrovia
Nursery Company 1997, Wayside Gardens 1999, Moller's
Nursery 1997, Sheridan Nurseries 1999, White Flower Farm
1999, Willoway Nurseries 1999, Carlton Plants 1999.


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