LABURNUM x watereri 'Vossii'
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LABURNUM x watereri 'Vossii'
Commonly known as Golden chain, Voss's laburnum
Very long bright yellow trailing flowers on this ever popular tree. Although the seeds are highly poisonous the sight of the tree weighed down with flowers in early summer is a show stopper.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
A hybrid between L. alpinum and L. anagyroides, the Scotch laburnum and the Common laburnum. 'Vossii' originated in The Netherlands in the late 19th century -
Pests & Diseases
Black fly, leaf miners, honey fungus, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
Europe, western Asia. -
DeciduousLeaves composed of 3 elliptic-oval leaflets to 8cm (3in) long.
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Yellow
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RacemesDense, pendent racemes to 60cm (24in) long
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Palmate
3-palmate -
Entire
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Elliptic
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Obovate
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Height
8m (26ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft) -
TreeHairy young shoots and racemes to 60cm (24in) long.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size8m (26ft)
8m (26ft)
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