Plants by mail order since 1984, over 4100 plants online today!
6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.

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....
-
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 -
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Laburnum - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How to plant a tree
- Checking ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
8m (26ft)
|
![]() |
![]() |
8m (26ft) |
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)
2 options from £6.00

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™.
Only £7.50

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.
Only £5.00