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Hardiness: USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color: Bright Yellow
Bloom Time: Mid Spring Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage: Deciduous
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: From softwood cuttings From seed; direct sow after last frost Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
On May 5, 2009, quokka from Perth Australia wrote:
If you love this tree and live in a warm or tropical area you should try growing Cassia fistula The Golden Shower tree, which loves the sun and can tolerate some drought. It is just as beautiful to look at also.
I have had a dwarf Golden Chain tree for about 17 years . I had it in a whiskey barrel for many years and it always had bloomed. About 5 years ago I transplanted it into the yard in full sun it grows beautifully but never blooms anymore. Any ideas what I can do to get it to bloom?
On Jun 5, 2006, goldentree from Cypress, TX wrote:
I just visited a 'tulip' garden in Amsterdam this past week and saw this tree with all 'bright' golden chain flowers, didn't know what it was !. I also saw this 'plant' already flowered in a small pot ( 1 gallon ) for sale at the Amsterdam flower flee market !!!. Came back to Houston (TX) I must have one to try.
On Feb 6, 2006, martha1spur from Louisville, KY wrote:
People on this thread are, I think, confusing Golden Showers (cassia fistula), Golden Rain (Koelreuteria paniculata), and the Golden Chain trees (Laburnum spp). Golden Showers grows in tropical regions, Golden Rain in termperate (at least here in zone 6) and the Laburnums grow in cooler regions (at least in zones 3-6). All are great-looking trees!
On Jul 7, 2004, OmaForFour from Bar Harbor, ME wrote:
The Golden Chain Tree is growing profusely in my front yard in Bar Harbor, Maine! There are many neighbors who also have it in their yards - I guess from the seeds blowing. It has just stopped blooming now (July 7th)
On Mar 6, 2004, Jamespayne from Sebring, FL (Zone 9b) wrote:
I just ordered a Golden Chain Tree, mainly because I think they are beautiful in bloom and they make a good shade tree.
I just read in the members threads about this tree, that it does not like tropical or sub-tropical cimates. Oddly enough, the first time I ever saw this tree in bloom was on vacation to the Florida Key's. The tree was huge and the blooms looked like they were tied to a long rope. Now I live in zone9b and there is one equally as beautiful as the one I saw in the Key's downtown. I hope I haven't made a mistatke, but if these other trees survived the sup-tropical climate, I hope mine do as well!
On Jun 6, 2003, nt from North Brookfield, MA wrote:
I have this plant in a corner, well protected from the winds from the west by the side of the house and porch. It grew from a very small seedling and is approximately 5 feet tall.
On Jun 9, 2002, AustinBarbie from Harker Heights, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:
A small deciduous tree that is often trained to form archways over paths. Has yellow flowers on 60cm long racemes. Foliage opens pale green and matures to dark green. Likes fertile soil and sun. Does not like tropical or sub-tropical climates. Good points: beautiful flowers, ideal for small gardens.
Downside: snails love foliage.
On May 24, 2002, moscheuto from Westland, MI (Zone 5a) wrote:
Moderate grower to 20 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide.
Spectacular color from long, drooping clusters of fragrant bright yellow flowers!
Attractive deciduous garden tree planted singly in a lawn or grouped.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
, (2 reports) Pelham, Alabama Vincent, Alabama Juneau, Alaska Prescott, Arizona San Leandro, California Saint Petersburg, Florida Sebring, Florida Nampa, Idaho Rockford, Illinois North Brookfield, Massachusetts Pahrump, Nevada Derry, New Hampshire Winchester, New Hampshire Brooklyn, New York Depew, New York Dayton, Ohio Medina, Ohio Klamath Falls, Oregon Allison Park, Pennsylvania Conway, South Carolina Weslaco, Texas Lexington, Virginia Moneta, Virginia Bellevue, Washington Elma, Washington Kalama, Washington Lake Stevens, Washington Seattle, Washington Shelton, Washington Tacoma, Washington
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