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Piptanthus nepalensis (Evergreen laburnum)
1 hour care
per year
per year
2.5m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Piptanthus nepalensis
Other names
Evergreen laburnum, Piptanthus laburnifolius
Genus
Piptanthus Piptanthus
Species
P. nepalensis - P. nepalensis is an open, upright, tender, semi-evergreen shrub with palmate leaves composed of lance-shaped, midgreen leaflets, blue-green beneath. Upright, terminal racemes of pea-like, bright yellow flowers bloom from hairy buds in late spring and early summer, followed by pendent, green seed pods.
Piptanthus nepalensis is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Open branches, Upright
Toxicity
Seeds are highly toxic and could be fatal if ingested.
Flower
Bright-yellow in Spring; Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green, Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or group 13 if wall-trained.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Piptanthus nepalensis (Evergreen laburnum) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. In frost-prone areas, shelter from cold drying winds. Will be evergreen in warm climates. Suitable for training against a wall. Water in dry periods in summer. Resents root disturbance.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Piptanthus nepalensis
Other names
Evergreen laburnum, Piptanthus laburnifolius
Genus
Piptanthus Piptanthus
Species
P. nepalensis - P. nepalensis is an open, upright, tender, semi-evergreen shrub with palmate leaves composed of lance-shaped, midgreen leaflets, blue-green beneath. Upright, terminal racemes of pea-like, bright yellow flowers bloom from hairy buds in late spring and early summer, followed by pendent, green seed pods.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Open branches, Upright
Toxicity
Seeds are highly toxic and could be fatal if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Bright-yellow in Spring; Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green, Mid-green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or group 13 if wall-trained.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Piptanthus nepalensis (Evergreen laburnum) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. In frost-prone areas, shelter from cold drying winds. Will be evergreen in warm climates. Suitable for training against a wall. Water in dry periods in summer. Resents root disturbance.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9
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