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Goldenchain Tree

Laburnum Anagyroides

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Overview

The Goldenchain Tree, Laburnum anagyroides, is a captivating deciduous specimen valued for its stunning pendulous racemes of yellow flowers, reaching up to 10 inches long. Thriving in USDA zones 5-7, it matures to 15-25 feet high with a similar spread. Prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Notable for its spring bloom, it requires caution as all parts are toxic if ingested. Adds dramatic vertical accents to gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–7Climate Temperate
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — is a captivating deciduous specimen valued for its stunning pendulous racemes of yellow flowers

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–7

Shape & size

Mature height
15–25 Ft.

Classification

Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — yellow flowers in the garden; which is renowned for its stunning
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — Notable for its spring bloom, it requires caution as all parts are toxic if ingested; is a captivating, image 55
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — Prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade; tree for full or half, image 54
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — Adds dramatic vertical accents to gardens; providing a dramatic visual display as well as a delightful, image 56
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — tree for full or half; making it an exquisite focal point for a diverse array of landscape designs
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — is a captivating deciduous specimen valued for its stunning pendulous racemes of yellow flowers; prefers, image 51
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — reaching up to 10 inches long; this ornamental specimen typically achieves a height of 15 to 25 feet with, image 52
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-7, it matures to 15-25 feet high with a similar spread; and care should be taken, image 53
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — pendulous displays of bright yellow flowers; thriving in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 7, image 59
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — this ornamental specimen typically achieves a height of 15 to 25 feet with a spread of 12 to 18 feet, image 61
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — which is renowned for its stunning; thriving in USDA zones 5-7, it matures to 15-25 feet high with a, image 58
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 7; it's imperative to note that all parts of the plant are highly, image 60
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — is a captivating small to medium-sized deciduous tree; the Goldenchain tree adds elegance and a touch of, image 57
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — resembling golden wisteria; adds dramatic vertical accents to gardens, image 62
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — each leaflet measuring up to 3 inches long; pendulous displays of bright yellow flowers, image 66
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — especially in gardens frequented by children and pets; notable for its spring bloom, it requires caution, image 69
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — hang in clusters that can reach up to 10 inches long, image 63
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — providing a dramatic visual display as well as a delightful fragrance; this tree thrives in well-drained, image 64
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — The foliage of the Goldenchain tree features trifoliate leaves; reaching up to 10 inches long, image 65
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — and care should be taken in placement; yellow flowers in the garden, image 68
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — This tree thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade exposure; resembling golden wisteria, image 70
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — it's imperative to note that all parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested; each leaflet measuring, image 67
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — yellow flowers in the garden; which is renowned for its stunning, image 73
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — tree for full or half; making it an exquisite focal point for a diverse array of landscape designs, image 75

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