Golden Chain Tree
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Golden Chain Tree
Laburnum anagyroides
The Golden Chain Tree is a beautiful tree with long, hanging clusters of bright yellow flowers. Its seeds are poisonous if eaten, so it's important to admire them from a safe distance.
Habitat: Gardens, Parks
Appearance
The Golden Chain Tree is a small, deciduous tree known for its spectacular display of bright yellow, pea-like flowers that hang in long, pendulous clusters, creating the appearance of shimmering golden chains.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusLaburnum
Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
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Interesting facts
All parts of this tree, especially the seeds, contain a potent neurotoxin and are very poisonous!
Despite being poisonous, it's often pruned into stunning archways in famous European gardens.
It's a cousin to peas and beans, belonging to the same plant family, Fabaceae!
Its scientific name, Laburnum, might come from 'labrum', meaning 'lip', possibly referring to its flower shape.
Special abilities
Ability
Toxic Defense
Golden Chain Tree has powerful toxins, especially cytisine, in all its parts that help it defend against most hungry animals.
Ability
Soil Enrichment
Golden Chain Tree can enrich the soil by hosting special bacteria that turn air nitrogen into plant food.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 4-7 m
- Canopy Spread
- 3-5 m
- Edible
- No
- Trunk Diameter
- 20-40 cm
- Lifespan
- 20-50 years
- Fruit Type
- Pod
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
Ecological connections
symbiotic with
Rhizobium bacteria
Rhizobium leguminosarum
fixes nitrogen for tree's growth
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen from flowers
eats
Black bean aphid
Aphis fabae
feeds on sap from young shoots and leaves
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Pendulous Form
Describing a plant or anatomical structure that droops or hangs downwards.
Cluster Flower
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Also known as
Laburnum
Collections
Safety
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
Avoid touching or eating any part of the tree as its seeds are toxic if ingested.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Golden Chain Tree?
4-7 m
How wide does Golden Chain Tree spread?
3-5 m
Is Golden Chain Tree edible?
No
How big is Golden Chain Tree?
20-40 cm
How long does Golden Chain Tree live?
20-50 years
Where is Golden Chain Tree usually found?
Gardens, Parks
What kind of fruit does Golden Chain Tree produce?
Pod
How fast does Golden Chain Tree grow?
Medium
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