common laburnum

Overview

Common laburnum (Laburnum anagyroides) is an attractive medium-sized deciduous tree or large shrub native to Europe and western Asia. It has beautiful deep-green foliage and showy yellow pea-like flowers that bloom profusely from late spring to early summer. The flowers are followed by large, flat, woody, and toxic seed pods. The three-sided leaves turn yellow in autumn. The tree is widespread and common in parks, gardens, woodlands, hedgerows, and other urban and suburban areas. The common laburnum is salt- and drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies and bees. It is easy to maintain and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Care Guide