Vossii Laburnum* Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii'

Height: 15 feet Spread: 10 feet Sunlight: Hardiness Zone: 5a Other Names: Golden Chain Description: A stunning small accent tree that everybody wants when they see it in bloom; long, cascading -like chains of bright yellow in spring; rather hard to grow, requires cool roots and partial shade; an overall improvement on the Vossii Laburnum in bloom Photo courtesy of NetPS Finder Ornamental Features Vossii Laburnum is bathed in stunning chains of fragrant yellow pea-like flowers hanging below the branches in mid spring. It has light green foliage throughout the season. The compound do not develop any appreciable fall color. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. The rough brown bark and olive green branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape. Landscape Attributes Vossii Laburnum is a dense deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape with less refined foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It is a good choice for attracting hummingbirds to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration; - Disease Vossii Laburnum flowers Vossii Laburnum is recommended for the following landscape Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder applications; - Accent - General Garden Use

Columbus Garden Center - 1156 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224-3317 Phone: 614-268-3511 Fax: 614-784-7700 Delaware Garden Center - 25 Kilbourne Road, Delaware, OH 43015 Phone: 740-548-6633 Fax: 740-363-2091 Dublin Garden Center - 4261 West Dublin-Granville Road, Dublin, Ohio 43017 Phone: 614-874-2400 Fax: 614-874-2420 New Albany Garden Center - 5211 Johnstown Rd, New Albany, Ohio 43054 Phone: 614-917-1020 Fax: 614-917-1023 Planting & Growing Vossii 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.

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Columbus Garden Center - 1156 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224-3317 Phone: 614-268-3511 Fax: 614-784-7700 Delaware Garden Center - 25 Kilbourne Road, Delaware, OH 43015 Phone: 740-548-6633 Fax: 740-363-2091 Dublin Garden Center - 4261 West Dublin-Granville Road, Dublin, Ohio 43017 Phone: 614-874-2400 Fax: 614-874-2420 New Albany Garden Center - 5211 Johnstown Rd, New Albany, Ohio 43054 Phone: 614-917-1020 Fax: 614-917-1023