Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
Gemüsespargel
In French
Laburnum
Asperge
In Spanish
Laburnum
Asparagus
In Greek
Laburnum
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Laburnum
Asparagus
In Polish
Złotokap
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Laburnum
Asparagus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Asparagus
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Chain Tree and Asparagus Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Asparagus are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Asparagus
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.