Laburnum anagyroides 'Fastigiata' - 60-80 CM C5

Description
The Common laburnum 'Fastigiata' (Laburnum anagyroides) is an upright, columnar garden plant with decorative green-brown pods. Before this, from May to June, it produces pale yellow, butterfly-shaped flowers arranged in clusters. The Common laburnum 'Fastigiata' also has hairy, trifoliate, dark green leaves.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cytisus laburnum, Laburnum vulgare.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common laburnum 'Fastigiata's are dark green, three-toothed, hairy, alternate. They are about 3 - 8 cm in size.

Bark
Olive-green bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Southern Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common laburnum 'Fastigiata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common laburnum 'Fastigiata' has an upright, columnar habit.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The light yellow, butterfly-shaped flowers of the Common laburnum 'Fastigiata' appear in clusters from May to June.

Fruit
The green-brown fruits of Laburnum anagyroides 'Fastigiata' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Ornamental shrub

Root
Laburnum anagyroides 'Fastigiata' is a heartroot.