Laburnum

Garden Problems

This beautiful tree is one of the most feared of the poison plants but it does not justify its bad reputation.

Identify the problem
Laburnum trees are deciduous with clover-like leaves and pendulous yellow pea-like flowers. All parts of the plant are poisonous, although mortality is very rare.
How to solve the problem
- If the tree is to be removed it can be cut down and the stump killed by applying Weed Weapon Stump Stop Gel.
Did you know?
- Laburnum, also called golden chain or golden rain, is in the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family Fabaceae.