Golden Chain Tree is a small, deciduous tree celebrated for its spectacular, pendulous racemes of bright yellow, pea-like flowers in late spring. The flowers resemble golden chains, giving the tree its common name. It has trifoliate leaves and smooth, greenish bark.
| Family: | Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Laburnum (la-BURN-um) |
| Species: | anagyroides (an-a-gy-RO-id-eez) |
| Synonym: | Cytisus laburnum |
| Synonym: | Laburnum anagyroides var. alschingeri |
| Synonym: | Laburnum vulgare |
| Synonym: | Cytisus alschingeri |
Full sun to part shade and well-drained, alkaline soil. All parts of the plant are toxic. The flower display is breathtaking but relatively short-lived. A beautiful specimen tree for temperate gardens. Protect from strong winds.
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