bean tree
Laburnum watereri
USDA zones5 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size15 to 30 feet tall15 to 30 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow
Garden uses
Notes
Bean tree (Laburnum watereri) is a tree for specimen use and hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 180 to 360 inches tall and wide, so give it room. Yellow flowers open in late spring and early summer.
Pairs well with Buckeye, Cotoneaster, and Lily.
Native range
Garden origin.