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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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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 -
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter
Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -
Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -