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Laburnum Species, Alpine Golden Chain Tree, Scotch Laburnum

Laburnumalpinum

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Laburnum (la-BURN-um)

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Species

alpinum (AL-pin-um)

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Synonym

Cytisus alpinus

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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