Laburnum anagyroides 'Yellow Rocket'

RHS Plant Profile
laburnum 'Yellow Rocket'
Trees

A slender, upright, deciduous tree to 4m tall, with dark green leaves formed of 3 leaflets. In early summer it produces dense, pendulous clusters of bright yellow flowers. Use this compact variety to add vertical interest to a smaller garden, or train the stems on a pergola or archway

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

2.5-4 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres
Max Height
2.5-4 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Potentially harmful
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pest: Harmful if eaten (dogs, rabbits, rodents). For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus
Laburnum are small deciduous trees with leaves composed of three leaflets, and bright yellow pea-shaped flowers in pendent racemes
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by grafting

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden

Pruning

See pruning group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, leaf-mining moths, leaf-mining flies and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, silver leaf and honey fungus