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Laburnum alpinum 'Pendulum' (Scotch laburnum 'Pendulum')
1 hour care
per year
per year
2m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Laburnum alpinum 'Pendulum'
Other names
Scotch laburnum 'Pendulum', Scottish laburnum 'Pendulum', Alpine golden chain 'Pendulum', Laburnum 'Pendula', Laburnum x watereri 'Pendulum'
Genus
Laburnum Laburnum
Variety or Cultivar
'Pendulum' _ 'Pendulum' is a compact, spreading, deciduous tree with weeping branches bearing glossy, dark green leaves divided into three, elliptic to ovate leaflets and slender racemes of pea-like, bright yellow flowers in late spring and early summer. Flowers are followed by slender, green seed pods.
Laburnum alpinum 'Pendulum' is: Deciduous
Tree shape
Pendulous
Toxicity
All parts are extremely toxic if ingested.
Flower
Bright-yellow in Spring; Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Leaf mining moths , Leaf-mining sawflies , Snails Aphids , Leaf mining moths , Leaf-mining sawflies , Snails
Powdery mildew , Silver leaf Powdery mildew , Silver leaf
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Grafting
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Where to grow
Laburnum alpinum 'Pendulum' (Scotch laburnum 'Pendulum') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Instant, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Laburnum alpinum 'Pendulum'
Other names
Scotch laburnum 'Pendulum', Scottish laburnum 'Pendulum', Alpine golden chain 'Pendulum', Laburnum 'Pendula', Laburnum x watereri 'Pendulum'
Genus
Laburnum Laburnum
Variety or Cultivar
'Pendulum' _ 'Pendulum' is a compact, spreading, deciduous tree with weeping branches bearing glossy, dark green leaves divided into three, elliptic to ovate leaflets and slender racemes of pea-like, bright yellow flowers in late spring and early summer. Flowers are followed by slender, green seed pods.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Tree shape
Pendulous
Toxicity
All parts are extremely toxic if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Bright-yellow in Spring; Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Leaf mining moths , Leaf-mining sawflies , Snails
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Grafting
Monthly care advice
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Where to grow
Laburnum alpinum 'Pendulum' (Scotch laburnum 'Pendulum') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Instant, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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