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Scotch Laburnum

Laburnum Alpinum

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Overview

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum alpinum), an ornamental deciduous tree, reaches up to 20 feet tall with a spread of 15 feet. Famed for its pendulous clusters of vivid yellow flowers, it blooms in late spring. The gray-green foliage adds a serene backdrop. Thriving in well-drained soils, it requires full sun to partial shade. Caution: Its seeds are highly toxic if ingested. Ideal for accentuating height in garden designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 4–7Type Tree

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — This small deciduous tree matures to a height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar spread

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 4–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Fabaceae

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Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — Laburnum alpinum thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade; while relatively low maintenance

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — An ideal placement would be in a location where its rich flowering can be admired

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — perhaps near a patio or pathway

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — This small deciduous tree matures to a height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar spread, image 53

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — Famed for its pendulous clusters of vivid yellow flowers, it blooms in late spring, image 46

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — The gray-green foliage adds a serene backdrop

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — presents a compelling choice for any landscape design due to its ornate floral display and elegant structure, image 52

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — While relatively low maintenance, image 39

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — This small deciduous tree matures to a height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar spread, image 32

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — Famed for its pendulous clusters of vivid yellow flowers, it blooms in late spring, image 25

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — The gray-green foliage adds a serene backdrop; this small deciduous tree matures to a height of 15 to 25 feet with a

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — Ideal for accentuating height in garden designs; this small deciduous tree matures to a height of 15 to 25, image 50

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — scientifically known as Laburnum alpinum

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — presents a compelling choice for any landscape design due to its ornate floral display and elegant structure

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — which drape elegantly from its branches each spring; while relatively low maintenance, image 54

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — reaches up to 20 feet tall with a spread of 15 feet; while relatively low maintenance

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — reaches up to 20 feet tall with a spread of 15 feet

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — tree for full or half; while relatively low maintenance

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — presents a compelling choice for any landscape design due to its ornate floral display and elegant structure; famed for

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — each leaflet approximately 2 to 3 inches in length

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — These impressive cascades can grow up to 10 inches long, creating a dramatic visual effect; famed for its pendulous

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum alpinum); famed for its pendulous clusters of vivid yellow flowers, it blooms in, image 43

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — Thriving in well-drained soils, it requires full sun to partial shade

Scotch Laburnum (Laburnum Alpinum) — These impressive cascades can grow up to 10 inches long, creating a dramatic visual effect

Photographs by 14 contributors

Björn S..., CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Etienne, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Shyamal L., CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY 3.0 · source
Boris Gaberšček, CC BY 2.5 si · source
Plant Image Library from Boston, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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Pöllö, CC BY 2.5 · source
Maja Dumat from Deutschland (Germany), CC BY 2.0 · source

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