- Botanical name: Laburnocytisus 'Adamii'
- Common name: Adam's laburnum
- Family: Papilionaceae
- Plant Type: Tree, Deciduous
Pink
Purple
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
Adam’s laburnum, + Laburnocytisus ‘Adamii,’ is a small deciduous tree, a cross between laburnum and purple broom (Cytisus purpureus). It’s incredibly ornamental, bearing hanging, pea-like flowers in shades of pink as well as bright yellow, followed by long seedpods. The foliage is usually similar to that of a laburnum, but you may find broom-like shoots appearing. Perfect for a small garden, Adam’s laburnum is slow growing, hardy and low maintenance.
To make the most of the display, grow + Laburnocytisus ‘Adamii’ as a specimen tree in the centre of a lawn or large pot, in moist but well-drained soil in full sun.
Bear in mind that all parts of the tree are toxic to humans and animals when ingested, especially the seed pods. Fatality is rare, however symptoms can include drowsiness, vomiting, convulsions, coma, frothing at the mouth and dilated pupils.
How to grow Laburnocytisus 'Adamii'
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Plant size
4m height
4m spread
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Aspect
South facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in January |
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Do Plant in February |
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Do not Plant in April |
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Do not Plant in July |
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Do not Plant in August |
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Do not Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
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Do Plant in November |
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Do Plant in December |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does flower in March |
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Plant does flower in April |
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Plant does flower in May |
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Plant does not flower in June |
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Plant does not flower in July |
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Plant does not flower in August |
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Plant does not flower in September |
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Plant does not flower in October |
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Plant does not flower in November |
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Plant does not flower in December |
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Do Prune in February |
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Do Prune in March |
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Do not Prune in April |
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Do not Prune in June |
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Do not Prune in July |
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Do not Prune in August |
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Do not Prune in October |
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Do not Prune in November |
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Do not Prune in December |
| At its best | ||||||||||||
| At its best |
J
Plant is not at its best in January |
F
Plant is not at its best in February |
M
Plant is at its best in March |
A
Plant is at its best in April |
M
Plant is at its best in May |
J
Plant is not at its best in June |
J
Plant is not at its best in July |
A
Plant is not at its best in August |
S
Plant is not at its best in September |
O
Plant is not at its best in October |
N
Plant is not at its best in November |
D
Plant is not at its best in December |
Laburnocytisus 'Adamii' and wildlife
Laburnocytisus 'Adamii' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Laburnocytisus 'Adamii' poisonous?
Laburnocytisus 'Adamii' is harmful if ingested.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to Livestock
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
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