Scotch Laburnum

Laburnum alpinum

Native to:
Albania, Austria, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Greece, Italy, NW. Balkan Pen., Switzerland

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Laburnum
Species:
Laburnum alpinum
USDA Symbol:
LAAL8

Growth Characteristics

Height:
800 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Genista Broom Moth (Uresiphita reversalis)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes
Fall Color:
yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to mountainous regions with poor soil fertility

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Scarification of hard seed coat improves germination. Seeds are highly toxic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper. Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard water and any seeds that remain floating. * nicking probably is more effective than sanding

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society