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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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Photos (119)

Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — tree with yellow blooms; the foliage of the Goldenchain tree features trifoliate leaves, image 99
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — the Goldenchain tree adds elegance and a touch of fairy-tale charm to any setting; especially in gardens, image 96
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — making it an exquisite focal point for a diverse array of landscape designs; is a captivating deciduous, image 97
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — tree for full or half; making it an exquisite focal point for a diverse array of landscape designs, image 100
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — especially in gardens frequented by children and pets; notable for its spring bloom, it requires caution, image 94
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — This tree thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade exposure; resembling golden wisteria, image 95
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 108
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — pendulous displays of bright yellow flowers; thriving in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 7, image 109
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 111
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 110
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 103
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — Prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade; tree for full or half, image 104
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — Notable for its spring bloom, it requires caution as all parts are toxic if ingested; is a captivating, image 105
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — Adds dramatic vertical accents to gardens; providing a dramatic visual display as well as a delightful, image 106
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — is a captivating small to medium-sized deciduous tree; the Goldenchain tree adds elegance and a touch of, image 107
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — resembling golden wisteria; adds dramatic vertical accents to gardens, image 112
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — hang in clusters that can reach up to 10 inches long, image 113
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — providing a dramatic visual display as well as a delightful fragrance; this tree thrives in well-drained, image 114
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — The foliage of the Goldenchain tree features trifoliate leaves; reaching up to 10 inches long, image 115
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — each leaflet measuring up to 3 inches long; pendulous displays of bright yellow flowers, image 116
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — it's imperative to note that all parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested; each leaflet measuring, image 117
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — and care should be taken in placement; yellow flowers in the garden, image 118
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — especially in gardens frequented by children and pets; notable for its spring bloom, it requires caution, image 119

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