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Laburnum alpinum 'Pendulum'

Also Known As

Laburnum alpinum 'Pendula'
Weeping Golden Chain Tree
Weeping Scotch Laburnum

Plant type

tree

size

H: 8'-16'
W: 5'-10'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Laburnum alpinum 'Pendulum' plant details

Laburnum alpinum 'Pendulum' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by brown and green fruit. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Laburnum alpinum 'Pendulum'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 16 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: cascading, fall color, showy seedheads

GROWING CONDITIONS for Laburnum alpinum 'Pendulum'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pendulous branches make a lovely, miniature (5-10') dome-shaped tree of this old-favorite with its long, cascading flowers of gold in late spring. S/M