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Vossi Golden Chain Tree - 5 Gallon
SKU:
1012670
UPC:
014949543351
$89.99
- Iconic late‑spring display: long, drooping chains of lightly fragrant, bright yellow flowers on a graceful, spreading canopy.
- Excellent for smaller landscapes—typically ~20 ft. tall × ~15 ft. wide—with blue‑green foliage and an upright base.
- Best bloom in cooler summer regions; thrives in full sun to partial sun with evenly moist, well‑drained soil.
- Low maintenance once established; remove suckers as they appear and avoid hot, dry sites. Seed pods are toxic—do not ingest.
Vossi Golden Chain Tree (Laburnum × watereri ‘Vossii’) delivers a breathtaking cascade of golden racemes each spring, creating the classic “golden chain” look of English gardens. This refined, moderate‑growing specimen forms an upright base and a beautifully spreading, blue‑green canopy—ideal as a focal point, in small groves, or trained on arbors and espaliers. Plant in full sun to partial sun and deep, well‑drained, slightly acidic soil; provide regular moisture while establishing for a reliable show year after year.
Plant Description
Deciduous small tree with an upright base and broad, spreading canopy. Compound, bluish‑ to deep‑green leaves create a soft backdrop to the brilliant flower chains each spring.
Flowers & Bloom Time
Long, drooping clusters (“chains”) of pea‑like, bright yellow blossoms in late spring; bloom is most prolific in regions with cool summers.
Fragrance
Lightly fragrant flowers add sensory appeal near patios, paths, and seating areas.
Habit & Size
Moderate growth to about 20 ft. tall and 15 ft. wide at maturity, forming a graceful, spreading silhouette suited to small and medium gardens.
Sun Requirements
Full sun to partial sun. In hotter climates, provide gentle afternoon shade to protect blooms and foliage.
Watering Needs
Keep evenly moist—water deeply and regularly during the first few seasons to establish; thereafter, water when the top ~3 inches of soil become dry. Avoid prolonged drought.
Soil Requirements
Deep, enriched, slightly acidic, well‑drained soil is ideal. Mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature; keep mulch off the trunk.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 6–8.
Special Notes & Toxicity
All parts—especially seed pods—are poisonous if ingested; site away from areas frequented by pets or small children and remove pods if desired.
Landscape Uses
Signature specimen, small groves for amplified bloom, or trained for arbors, pergolas, and espaliers. Pairs well with boxwood, weigela, junipers, ornamental grasses, and summer perennials for season‑long interest.
Care Instructions
Fertilize in early spring. Remove root suckers as they emerge to maintain a single‑ or multi‑stem tree form. Avoid hot, exposed, and very dry sites for best performance.
Spacing & Placement
Allow 15–20 ft. of lateral space for mature spread, or cluster 12–15 ft. apart when planting in small groves for a dramatic, overlapping bloom curtain.
Training & Espalier Tips
Young plants can be guided along sturdy supports (arbors, pergolas, or trellis frames). Tie in flexible shoots during the dormant season to encourage layered, pendant flowering laterals.
- Iconic late‑spring display: long, drooping chains of lightly fragrant, bright yellow flowers on a graceful, spreading canopy.
- Excellent for smaller landscapes—typically ~20 ft. tall × ~15 ft. wide—with blue‑green foliage and an upright base.
- Best bloom in cooler summer regions; thrives in full sun to partial sun with evenly moist, well‑drained soil.
- Low maintenance once established; remove suckers as they appear and avoid hot, dry sites. Seed pods are toxic—do not ingest.
Vossi Golden Chain Tree (Laburnum × watereri ‘Vossii’) delivers a breathtaking cascade of golden racemes each spring, creating the classic “golden chain” look of English gardens. This refined, moderate‑growing specimen forms an upright base and a beautifully spreading, blue‑green canopy—ideal as a focal point, in small groves, or trained on arbors and espaliers. Plant in full sun to partial sun and deep, well‑drained, slightly acidic soil; provide regular moisture while establishing for a reliable show year after year.
Plant Description
Deciduous small tree with an upright base and broad, spreading canopy. Compound, bluish‑ to deep‑green leaves create a soft backdrop to the brilliant flower chains each spring.
Flowers & Bloom Time
Long, drooping clusters (“chains”) of pea‑like, bright yellow blossoms in late spring; bloom is most prolific in regions with cool summers.
Fragrance
Lightly fragrant flowers add sensory appeal near patios, paths, and seating areas.
Habit & Size
Moderate growth to about 20 ft. tall and 15 ft. wide at maturity, forming a graceful, spreading silhouette suited to small and medium gardens.
Sun Requirements
Full sun to partial sun. In hotter climates, provide gentle afternoon shade to protect blooms and foliage.
Watering Needs
Keep evenly moist—water deeply and regularly during the first few seasons to establish; thereafter, water when the top ~3 inches of soil become dry. Avoid prolonged drought.
Soil Requirements
Deep, enriched, slightly acidic, well‑drained soil is ideal. Mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature; keep mulch off the trunk.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 6–8.
Special Notes & Toxicity
All parts—especially seed pods—are poisonous if ingested; site away from areas frequented by pets or small children and remove pods if desired.
Landscape Uses
Signature specimen, small groves for amplified bloom, or trained for arbors, pergolas, and espaliers. Pairs well with boxwood, weigela, junipers, ornamental grasses, and summer perennials for season‑long interest.
Care Instructions
Fertilize in early spring. Remove root suckers as they emerge to maintain a single‑ or multi‑stem tree form. Avoid hot, exposed, and very dry sites for best performance.
Spacing & Placement
Allow 15–20 ft. of lateral space for mature spread, or cluster 12–15 ft. apart when planting in small groves for a dramatic, overlapping bloom curtain.
Training & Espalier Tips
Young plants can be guided along sturdy supports (arbors, pergolas, or trellis frames). Tie in flexible shoots during the dormant season to encourage layered, pendant flowering laterals.
