Did you know.....that the seeds produced by the laburnum tree are poisonous? Bear this in mind if you have young children or pets.
Step by step guide to growing Laburnum
Prepare your site
Laburnum trees are not too fussy as to which type of soil they live in, as they can thrive in well drained light soil, heavy clay soil, acidic soil or a chalky alkaline soil. Make sure that your plant is situated in full sun, as laburnums are sun worshippers.
When to plant laburnum seeds
The best time to plant laburnum seeds is from September to November.
When to take cuttings from a laburnum tree
The best time to take a laburnum cutting is from December to February
Routine care of Laburnum trees
As long as you plant your laburnum tree in full sun, then there shouldn't really be much to do thereafter. Laburnums are notorious for being short-lived, but they offer copious amounts of seeds every year, so they tend to regenerate themselves. Many gardeners try to remove the drying seed pods from laburnum trees as this encourages a good show of flowers the following year.
 
Recommended varieties of laburnum
Laburnum x watereri vossii : Otherwise known as "Golden Rain", this species of laburnum produces a lavish display of 9in long, bright yellow blooms during June. Can be trained to be grown over a perogola or other overhead structure. Can grow to 20ft tall.
Laburnum anagyroides : Known as common laburnum, this species is grown in abundance, The bright golden-yellow blossom are a delight to see during May. Can grow to 20ft tall.
Laburnum alpinum : Also known as Scotch laburnum, this variety grows to 15ft tall, and offers a display of beautiful yellow flowers during June. |
Growing Laburnum Trees...
