Laburnum
Common name
Golden chain or golden rain tree
Family
Fabaceae
Details
Yellow pea-flowers in pendulous leafless racemes 10–40 cm (4–15.5 in) long in spring, which makes them very popular garden trees.
All parts of the plant are poisonous, although mortality is very rare. Symptoms of laburnum poisoning may include intense sleepiness, vomiting, convulsive movements, coma, slight frothing at the mouth and unequally dilated pupils.
All parts of the plant are poisonous, although mortality is very rare. Symptoms of laburnum poisoning may include intense sleepiness, vomiting, convulsive movements, coma, slight frothing at the mouth and unequally dilated pupils.
Flowers
Yellow
Diameter
6.00
Forest layer
low-tree
Height (m)
6
Drought tolerance
Nitrogen fixer
Perennial
Shade / Sun
Full sun / part shade
Soil type
Most
Wind tolerance
Good
Propagation method
Sow pot / tray
Related
Laburnum Seeds
Common name
Golden chain or golden rain tree
Botanical name
Laburnum anagyroides
Details
Also known as golden rain or golden chain due to yellow pea-flowers in pendulous leafless racemes 10–40 cm long in spring, which makes them popular garden trees. All parts of the plant are poisonous, although mortality is very rare.
Drought tolerance
Nitrogen fixer
Perennial
Price
$3.90
20 seeds