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Laburnum anagyroides

Golden Chain Tree, Golden Rain Tree, Laburnum

In Stock: 12.068 lb (Total:12.068lb)
  • Laburnum anagyroides

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12.07 lb

Details

Germination:
98%
Germination test:
cut
Purity:
99%
Seeds per lb:
22,700
Quantity:
12.07 lb
Collected in:
Bulgaria
Crop year:
2023
Min. hardiness zone:
5
Item ID:
1833560

No Export to These Countries

Russian Federation

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , repeat process on seed that did not imbibe; Seed coat may require filing or sanding to allow water infiltration~
Stratification
Stratification: none required, hard seed coat must be reduced by scarification~
Germination
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: if boiling water treatment does not allow seed to imbibe, sulfuric acid treatment is can also be used in place of filing / sanding 

The Laburnum anagyroides, also known as the Golden Chain Tree or Golden Rain Tree, is a shrub with smooth bark and dark green spreading branches. The twigs are pendulous and pubescent in nature. The leaves, made of three leaflets, have a long pedunculus and are smooth on the upperside and hairy on the underside.
One of the most distinctive features of this plant is its beautiful golden yellow flowers, which are sweet scented and grouped in pendulous racemes that can reach up to 10 inches in length. These flowers typically bloom in May and give the plant its common names.
However, it is important to note that all parts of the Laburnum anagyroides plant, including the seeds, are poisonous. The seeds are within legumes with large numbers of black seeds that contain cytisine, an alkaloid extremely toxic to humans, goats, and horses, especially when not ripe. Despite its toxicity to some animals, the plant is believed to have magical properties in certain regions and can be safely consumed by wild animals like hares and deer.
In addition to its ornamental value, the Laburnum anagyroides plant is also widely used in various industries. The wood of this plant is coarse grained, durable, and dark colored, making it an ideal substitute for ebony. It is highly sought after by turners and is used in the production of instruments and furniture where strength and smoothness are important. The wood is also valued for making posts and as a source of fuel.
Native to central and southern Europe, the Laburnum anagyroides is a popular plant that can be found in many gardens throughout Europe. It is often used as a rootstock for other members of the pea and bean family due to its beneficial characteristics. In cultivation, it thrives in damp and mild habitats, especially in calcareous soils.
Overall, the Laburnum anagyroides is a visually stunning plant with its pendulous clusters of golden-yellow flowers, trifoliate leaves, and bushy, low-branched and spreading form. However, caution should be exercised when handling or consuming this plant, as its parts are highly toxic and can pose serious health risks.

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