Plant Details

Laburnum alpinum

Scottish laburnum, Alpine golden chain, Scotch laburnum

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General Information

Scientific name: Laburnum alpinum
Also known as: Scottish laburnum, Alpine golden chain, Scotch laburnum

Plant Properties

Layer: Tree
Size: Small
Height: 5.00 m
Width: 6.00 m
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Well-drained
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun, Partial shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
-
Edibility:
(0)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Insecticide, Nitrogen fixer, Fragrant, Wood

Description

Wood - hard. It is highly valued by woodturners and is used for making musical instruments.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 31/10

Crown Data

Crown Type: Broad weeping
Crown Density: Dense crown