Laburnum anagyroides Laburnum (Leguminosae) Deciduous tree

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Laburnum anagyroides
Laburnum
Deciduous tree
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The Laburnum anagyroides plant species is found in C. and S. Europe. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Laburnum. Some home gardeners know the variety as L. vulgare. Cytisus laburnum.

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Latin Name:  Laburnum anagyroides
Common Name:  Laburnum
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Med.

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

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:  6

Habitat:  Woods and scrub on limestone[50, 200].

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. Succeeds in cold exposed situations and tolerates industrial pollution[200]. Plants can be successfully transplanted even when quite large[200]. The flowers are delicately scented[245]. 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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