Laburnum anagyroides Seeds | Golden Chain Tree Hardy Tropical
LATIN NAME: Laburnum anagyroides
COMMON NAME: Golden Chain Tree
Plant Profile
Golden Chain Tree (Laburnum anagyroides) is a tree in the pea family. Golden chain tree chains long, pendent racemes of bright, golden-yellow, pea-like flowers through late spring, trifoliate leaves holding soft green, and the whole tree carrying the striking, cascading look of the laburnums. Flowers hang in generous, silken chains, and they light garden like the gold. It likes sun, and deep, rich, well-drained soil. Together these qualities explain its long-standing appeal to gardeners.
Science & Biotechnology
As part of the pea family, Laburnum anagyroides contributes to research on plant classification and adaptation, while nurseries and gardeners continue to trial it for cultivation. In pea family, laburnums have a well-known place in studies of flowering garden trees, and golden chains appear in research on cascade bloom and seed biology. Because it has been grown for so long, its garden habits are thoroughly documented.
Uses & Benefits
Golden Chain Tree brings genuine presence to the garden and earns its keep across the growing season. In spring garden, golden chain tree hangs branches with the gold. Cascades of pea-like flowers light lawn and terrace in late spring, and hard wood has served small turned and inlaid work for generations. It thrives in deep, rich, well-drained soil and makes fine specimen for open space. Once it has its roots down, it more or less looks after itself.
Golden chain tree is a cascading yellow beauty and a toxic one, with cytisine in every part; admire the flowers and keep children away from the pods.
Growing from Seed
Golden Chain Tree is one of those generous plants that come along well from seed. Level a tray of loose seed compost, sow evenly, cover to about the seed’s own depth, and keep it moist in full light. Once the seedlings have made true leaves, pot them on individually and plant out when they are sturdy and conditions are right.
Our Take
Golden Chain Tree repays a little patience at sowing time with plenty of garden presence later.
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