Laburnum ×watereri 'Vossii' – Laburnum ×watereri 'Vossii'

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Laburnum ×watereri 'Vossii' – Laburnum ×watereri 'Vossii'

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Laburnum x watereri came from a cross between L. alpinum and L. anagyroides. The cultivar 'Vossii' of this cross has turned into the best known Laburnum. From a trunk height of approx. 1.5 m the main trunk often divides into a number of sturdy lateral branches. These grow in a spreading fashion producing a broad, vase-shaped crown. Crown width up to approx. 4 m. Young twigs are remarkably green. Branches and trunk turn brownish-green. The leaves are triple and each leaf segment is 2.5 - 7 cm long. Of all types and cultivars it produces the richest flowers, hanging in bunches sometimes up to 50 cm in length. The flowers are a deep golden yellow and have a slight scent. 'Vossii' forms fewer pods and less seed than other types: they are poisonous. The hybrid Laburnum x watereri also occurs in the wild. Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii' is one of the most eye-catching spring trees when in full bloom. The tree is also suitable as a trained tree or for making arches.
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Specifications
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Height
5 - 7 m
Width
3-5m
Crown
vase-shaped, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
trunk smooth and brownish-green, young twigs green
Leaf
triple, leaf segments ovoid to oval, dark green, 10 - 16 cm
Flowers
remarkabl♂ rich in bunches up to 50 cm long, golden yellow, May/June, fragrant flowers
Fruits
pods containing few black seeds
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
substantial, open and nutritious soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate to good, roots sometimes badly anchored
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), resistant to de-icing salt
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
C. de Vos, Hazerswoude, Netherlands, 1875
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) vase-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green yellow May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies toxic components Capricious growing Fragrant flowers
Frequently asked questions
Laburnum ×watereri 'Vossii'

Laburnum ×watereri 'Vossii' can eventually reach a height of 5 - 7 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Laburnum ×watereri 'Vossii' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 - 7 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Laburnum ×watereri 'Vossii' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Laburnum ×watereri 'Vossii' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Laburnum ×watereri 'Vossii' blooms in may.
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