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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 5–7Type TreeClimate Temperate
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — providing a dramatic visual display as well as a delightful fragrance; this tree thrives in well-drained, image 64

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height
15–25 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — tree for full or half
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) — the Goldenchain tree adds elegance and a touch of fairy-tale charm to any setting
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — and care should be taken in placement
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — Notable for its spring bloom, it requires caution as all parts are toxic if ingested
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — each leaflet measuring up to 3 inches long; pendulous displays of bright yellow flowers, image 66
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — Adds dramatic vertical accents to gardens; providing a dramatic visual display as well as a delightful fragrance
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) — Notable for its spring bloom, it requires caution as all parts are toxic if ingested; is a captivating, image 55
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — is a captivating small to medium-sized deciduous tree
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 7
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — each leaflet measuring up to 3 inches long; pendulous displays of bright yellow flowers
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — yellow flowers in the garden; which is renowned for its stunning, image 73
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — reaching up to 10 inches long
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — especially in gardens frequented by children and pets
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — is a captivating deciduous specimen valued for its stunning pendulous racemes of yellow flowers; prefers, image 101
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — each leaflet measuring up to 3 inches long
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — This tree thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade exposure
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — tree with yellow blooms; the foliage of the Goldenchain tree features trifoliate leaves, image 99
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — especially in gardens frequented by children and pets; notable for its spring bloom, it requires caution as all parts
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) — tree with yellow blooms
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — The foliage of the Goldenchain tree features trifoliate leaves; reaching up to 10 inches long
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — and care should be taken in placement; yellow flowers in the garden, image 68
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