Laburnum alpinum Pendulum ‘Weeping Golden Shower’ is a wonderful tree for adding ornamental appeal to small gardens. With elegant arching branches and an abundance of vibrant yellow flowers that appear in late spring gently hanging down from its branches to create a striking display.
This small deciduous tree has a strong sweet scent that is attractive to bees and other pollinators and will add to the biodiversity of your garden. It produces its wonderful floral display in May and June and has fine dark green foliage that casts dappled shade, that is perfect for underplanting.
Hardy and robust, with good resistance to pests and diseases, this tree is easy and reliable to grow and doesn’t require much pruning. Its compact shape makes it a wonderful addition to a range of spaces including small gardens and patio areas.
Plant details
- Flowers: Bright yellow
- Foliage: Deep green
- Ultimate height: 2.5m (20 years)
- Ultimate width: 2.5m (20 years)
- Flowering period: May, June
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Features: Blooms form in clusters and hang down in chains
How to care for your Laburnum
To get the best from your Laburnum, plant it in a sunny position and add well-rotted manure. It grows well in all soil types that are moist and well-drained. To plant, make a hole that is double the width of the root ball and ensure that the top of the root ball is kept level with the ground
This tree doesn’t require much pruning, except to remove any diseased or crossing branches. If you do prune your Laburnum, do this between late summer and mid-winter to avoid too much sap bleeding from the tree.