Description

A stunning accent tree that everybody wants when they see it in bloom; long, cascading wisteria-like chains of bright yellow flowers in spring smothering the plant; however, rather hard to grow, requires specific cultural attention to properly flower

Landscape Attributes

Scotch Laburnum is a deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Scotch Laburnum is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Scotch Laburnum will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid, and parts of it are known to be toxic to humans and animals, so care should be exercised in planting it around children and pets.