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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.

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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

Small £32.50 each

Available late spring to early summer 2021

3 - 5 Litre

Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

H/Std £55.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

7.5 to 10 Litre

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Deciduous - leaves composed of 3 elliptic-oval leaflets to 8cm (3in) long.
Yellow
Height - 8m (26ft)
Spread - 8m (26ft)
Tree - hairy young shoots and racemes to 60cm (24in) long.
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
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 - - dense, pendent racemes to 60cm (24in) long
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter
Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -
Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -