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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; making it an exquisite focal point for a diverse array of landscape designs, image 75
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 78
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) — 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
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — hang in clusters that can reach up to 10 inches long, image 38
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — making it an exquisite focal point for a diverse array of landscape designs
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — pendulous displays of bright yellow flowers; thriving in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 7, image 84
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) — reaching up to 10 inches long; this ornamental specimen typically achieves a height of 15 to 25 feet with a spread of
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — The foliage of the Goldenchain tree features trifoliate leaves; reaching up to 10 inches long, image 90
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) — This tree thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade exposure; resembling golden wisteria
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — the Goldenchain tree adds elegance and a touch of fairy-tale charm to any setting; especially in gardens frequented
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — hang in clusters that can reach up to 10 inches long, image 88
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) — this ornamental specimen typically achieves a height of 15 to 25 feet with a spread of 12 to 18 feet, image 86
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — it's imperative to note that all parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested
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 in placement
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — it's imperative to note that all parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested; each leaflet measuring, image 92
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 114
Goldenchain Tree (Laburnum Anagyroides) — This tree thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade exposure; resembling golden wisteria, image 70
Laburnum Anagyroides
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