Laburnum x watereri

Golden Rain Tree

Reminiscent of Wisteria, these trees' pendulous, bright yellow flower clusters grow up to 20 inches long. Olive-green bark and bright green compound leaves add to their ornamental beauty. Their brown leathery pods last until winter. Excellent as accent trees in mass plantings. However, plant where children and animals cannot reach toxic seeds and 3-part leaves. Tolerates city conditions. Trouble-free where hardy. Shelter trees from drying winter winds and hot afternoon sun. Prune after flowering. Mulch to keep soil moist and cool. Remove brown seedpods to promote tree's health.

The most commonly planted Laburnum, it can be trained as a tree, a standard, on an arbor or trellis. Best where summers are cool.

Attributes - Laburnum x watereri

Plant Type: Tree

Bloom Season: Mid Spring through Late Spring

Flower Color: Yellow

Foliage: Deciduous

Height: 12 ft. to 15 ft.

Width: 12 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Climate: Zones 6, 7, 8, 9

Notes: Poisonous, Showy Flowers. Susceptible to Aphids, Black Spot, Mealybugs.

Related Plants

Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii'

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