Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not available
Acacia aulacocarpa, Papuan wattle, Red wattle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Valley, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, 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 ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Back pain, Chest pain, Colic, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Liver problems, Sore Eyes, Stomachic, Tonic, tonic in pregnancy, Tooth ache, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treating fever, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Gum, Used as fuel, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
PELTOPHORUM africanum
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Black Wattle, Weeping Wattle
In Hindi
Laburnum
Black Wattle Tree
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
Schwarz Akazie Baum
In French
Laburnum
Noir Arbre Wattle
In Spanish
Laburnum
Negro del árbol del zarzo
In Greek
Laburnum
Μαύρο Wattle Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Laburnum
Árvore da acácia negra
In Polish
Złotokap
Czarne Drzewo akacji
In Latin
Laburnum
Niger Wattle ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Genus
Laburnum
Peltophorum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Black Wattle
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Black Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Black Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Wattle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Black Wattle is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Chain Tree and Black Wattle Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Black Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Black Wattle height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Black Wattle are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Black Wattle flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Black Wattle leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Black Wattle
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Black Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Wattle pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Wattle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.