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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Bhutan, Burma, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal

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Piptanthus nepalensisPiptanthus nepalensis

Evergreen Laburnum, Nepal Laburnum

In Stock: 4 g (grams) (Total:0.009lb)

Piptanthus nepalensis

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0.00882 lb

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Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

8,059

Quantity:

0.00882 lb

Collected in:

Belgium

Crop year:

2025

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Item ID:

1837293

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Bhutan, Burma, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal

Native

Introduced

Discover the beauty and versatility of Piptanthus nepalensis, commonly known as Evergreen Laburnum or Nepal Laburnum. This striking, bushy evergreen shrub is native to the Himalayas and is celebrated for its quick growth and vibrant display. You'll find its leaves adorned in clusters of three, each leaflet displaying a lush dark green on top with a contrasting blue-green underside. From late spring to early summer, it showcases stunning upright racemes of bright yellow, pea-like flowers with an enticing vanilla fragrance. These clusters resemble the blooms of a classic laburnum but are more compact and upright, reaching up to 4 cm in length.

Though typically evergreen in milder climates, P. nepalensis may shed some leaves in colder regions while maintaining its frost-hardy nature. This adaptable shrub grows to a height of 8-12 feet, often with multiple shoots, making it perfect for sunny or partially shaded spots against a warm wall. It thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soil, showcasing remarkable resilience at temperatures as low as 5°F. From its dark green, nearly black young stems to its eye-catching yellow-green seed pods that appear in late summer, Evergreen Laburnum offers year-round interest for any garden.