Vossi Golden Chain Tree
Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | la-BER-num x wa-ter-ER-i |
|---|---|
| Lore | Both flowers and seeds of the golden chain tree are highly poisonous. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 20 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | There is no doubt that this is the favorite flowering tree of English country gardens. Lovely as a single specimen, bursting into delicious bloom every spring. To compound the display, plant in a small grove. Perfect for small city gardens, country fenced yards or in the mountains, where it will stand out brightly in dark piney forests. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Espalier |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Benefits Birds |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Juniper (Juniperus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) |
Provide deep, enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Avoid hot, dry sites and harsh afternoon sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize in early spring. Remove root suckers as they emerge. Seed pods are toxic; do not ingest.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant