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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.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - leaves composed of 3 elliptic-oval leaflets to 8cm (3in) long.
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Yellow -
Height - 8m (26ft) -
Spread - 8m (26ft)
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Tree - hairy young shoots and racemes to 60cm (24in) long.
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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) -
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Caution, toxic if eaten - Do not eat these plants. - all parts are highly toxic if ingested -
Additional Features - 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. -
Flower Shape - Racemes
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Garden Location/Conditions - Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Seasonal Interest - Summer
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
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