Laburnum alpinum Scotch laburnum (Leguminosae) Deciduous tree

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Laburnum alpinum
Scotch laburnum
Deciduous tree
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The Laburnum alpinum plant species is found in C. and S. Europe. Naturalized in N.Britain. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Scotch laburnum. Some home gardeners know the variety as Cytisus alpinus.

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Latin Name:  Laburnum alpinum
Common Name:  Scotch laburnum
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Mill.)Bercht.&Presl.

Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant, and especially the seed, are poisonous[1, 61].

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  6

Habitat:  Stony hillsides[200] of mountain woodlands[7].

Cultivation Notes: A very tolerant and easily grown plant, it succeeds in almost any soil or situation[1] so long as it is not water-logged[11]. It grows well in heavy clay soils and in poor shallow limestone soils[245]. Succeeds in cold exposed situations and tolerates industrial pollution[200]. This species is closely related to L. anagyroides[11]. There are some named varieties, selected for their ornamental value[11]. The flowers have a delicious vanilla scent[245]. Plants can be successfully transplanted even when quite large[200]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200]. This species is notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].

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