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Alpine Laburnum (Laburnum alpinum)

Laburnum alpinum, the Alpine Laburnum, is a deciduous tree or large shrub celebrated for its spectacular cascading racemes of golden-yellow flowers in late spring.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Prefers well-drained, fertile loam. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Moderate

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Best flowering in full sun.

Water

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Prefers well-drained, fertile loam. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Moderate

Prefers mild to warm temperatures; avoid extreme heat.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light

Feed in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

6-12 m

Spread

4-8 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Cytisus alpinus Mill.
Cytisus angustifolius Moench
Genista alpina (Mill.) Scheele
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusLaburnum
  • speciesLaburnum alpinum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 7/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 7/5

Edible

No

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