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Scotch Laburnum is a small, deciduous, broad headed tree that produces a profusion of drooping yellow flowers in summer. They are scented and attract insects for the pollen and nectar. The leaves have 3 leaflets and are a lighter green on the underside. It produces pods of poisonous seed in autumn.
Laburnum alpinum
Common name: Scottish Laburnum.
Native: Central and Southern Europe.
Provenance: Germany
Size and spread (10 years): 4m x 2m
Treatment required: Leguminous may require scarification or soaking in water.
Germinal seeds / kg: 35000
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: All soils, but prefers light sandy ones.
Planting instructions: full sun or semi-shade
Mature height: 7m x 5m
| Weight | 5.00 g |
|---|---|
| Genus | Laburnum |
| Size | Seed pack (approx 110 seeds) |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Flowering Month | June |
| Colour | yellow |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | tree |
| Evergreen | deciduous |
| Interest | flowers |
| Requires | sun |
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