Laburnum anagyroides 'Sunspire' - 40-50 CM RB

Description
The Common laburnum 'Sunspire' (Laburnum anagyroides) is an upright, funnel-shaped small tree or shrub with decorative, green-brown pods. It produces light yellow, butterfly-shaped flowers arranged in clusters from May to June. The Common laburnum 'Sunspire' also has hairy, three-celled, dark green leaves with light green markings. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 7 metres and is around 4 metres wide. The Common laburnum 'Sunspire' makes no particular demands on the soil.

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

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Resistant to urban climates

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common laburnum 'Sunspire's are dark green, light 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 'Sunspire' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common laburnum 'Sunspire' is an upright and funnel-shaped small tree or shrub. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 7 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. It usually grows 25 - 30 cm per year.

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 'Sunspire' appear in clusters from May to June.

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

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Ornamental shrub

Root
Laburnum anagyroides 'Sunspire' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.