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Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii' (Voss's laburnum)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 8m
max. spread
Ultimate height 8m
max. height
Time to maturity 20-50 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - Seeds are highly toxic and could be fatal if ingested. This plant
is toxic!

Botanical name: Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii'

Other names: Voss's laburnum, Golden rain


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Genus: Laburnum

Species: L. x watereri 'Vossii' - L. x watereri 'Vossii' is a small deciduous tree, grown for its long pendant racemes of golden-yellow flowers in spring. It also produces toxic hanging seedpods in autumn.

Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii' is: Deciduous

Flower: Gold in Spring

Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer

Fruit: Green in Autumn

Tree shape: Flame shaped

Toxicity: Seeds are highly toxic and could be fatal if ingested.

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

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Specific pests: Aphids , Leaf mining moths , Leaf-mining sawflies , Snails

Specific diseases: Powdery mildew , Silver leaf

General care

Propagation methods: Grafting. REGISTER to read more...


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Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii' (Voss's laburnum) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.


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Suggested uses: Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Instant, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny postion. It can be grown as a specimen tree or trained over an arch.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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Laburnum

Question from Marie Harvey

will the seedlings from this tree do well or does it have to be grafted

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  • Posted: Wed. 1st June 2011 09:11

Laburnum

Question from Marie Harvey

will the seedlings from this tree do well or does it have to be grafted

  • Views: 106
  • Replies: 3
  • Posted: Wed. 1st June 2011 09:11
  • Last reply: Sun. 7th August 2011 21:45

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