Golden Chain Tree Seeds, Common (Laburnum anagyroides vulgare)
Golden Chain Tree (Laburnum anagyroides vulgare) Deciduous. Zones 5-7. Golden Chain tree is a beautiful tree, with long wisteria-like yellow flowers that present in late Spring, followed by long stringy pods. Flowers of Laburnum anagyroides vulgare are 4-8 inches long. Laburnum is commonly used in garden pergolas to form luxurious floral passage ways.
*All parts of this plant are toxic.*
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Cold Hardiness: Zones 5 - 7
Edible: NO, all parts of this plant are toxic!
Size: Small Tree
Growth Rate: Fast
Nitrogen Fixer: Yes
Native Plant: No
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to partial shade
Soil Preference: Thrives in rich, moist but well draining soil.
Germination: 70 - 90%
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GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
- Laburnum seeds require scarification. Gently scratch the seed surface with sand paper. For more information on scarification, check out our article "How To Stratify Tree Seeds".
- After scarification, soak seeds for 24 hrs, starting with hot water and allowing to cool to room temperature..
- Plant soaked seeds in pots or a nursery bed using standard potting soil. Heat mats are NOT required & can hinder germination!
- Protect young tree seedlings from slugs, cutworms & rodents. Slugs especially can eat primary leaves as soon as they come up, so be vigilant!
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Available direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki / Nova Scotia.
