Golden Chain Tree

Comfrey

About Golden Chain Tree and Comfrey

Golden Chain Tree

Comfrey

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Brazil

Europe, Russia

Types

Laburnum anagyroides

Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)

Number of Varieties

252

0 40000

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Habitat

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

Cold Regions, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-156-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm20.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Lemon yellow

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Gray Green

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Red, Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings

Root Division, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen

Aphids, Stem spot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shallow soil, Sun

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Ants, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Formal Garden, Used in parkland

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Vomiting

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Part of Plant Used

Seeds

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LOPHANTHERA lactescens

Symphytum asperum

Common Name

Golden Chain Tree

Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort

In Hindi

Laburnum

Blackwort

In German

Goldregen (Pflanze)

Blackwort

In French

Laburnum

Blackwort

In Spanish

Laburnum

Blackwort

In Greek

Laburnum

Blackwort

In Portuguese

Laburnum

Blackwort

In Polish

Złotokap

Blackwort

In Latin

Laburnum

Blackwort

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Lamiales

Family

Fabaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Laburnum

Symphytum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Faboideae

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

4535

1 27800

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Properties of Golden Chain Tree and Comfrey

Wondering what are the properties of Golden Chain Tree and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Golden Chain Tree and Comfrey. Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Chain Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Chain Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Comfrey has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Golden Chain Tree and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Comfrey

Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.

Golden Chain Tree and Comfrey Physical Information

Golden Chain Tree and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Comfrey are as follows:

Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper

Care of Golden Chain Tree and Comfrey

Care of Golden Chain Tree and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.