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| Laburnum | Common name; Golden chain or Golden Rain |
A deciduous, spring-flowering tree / shrub, that can grow to a height of 6 metres (20ft) and spreads to around 3-3½ metres (10-12ft)
Yellow, slightly fragrant, pea-like flowers appear as pendulous racemes throughout late May and early June.
All parts of the tree are highly poisonous.
The pale green, bean-like seed pods are particularly dangerous when green and succulent.
In gardens where children play, the seed pods should be collected and destroyed as soon as they appear.
Week 40; Plant out at any time between now and March, in ordinary, well drained soil, and in sun or partial shade.
n.b. Stake young trees until they become established.
Week 40; Sow seeds in pots / trays of seed compost, and place in a cold frame to germinate. When large enough to handle, prick out seedlings into individual 100 mm. (4”) pots or boxes, and grow them on in a cold frame until planting out time.
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