Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Laburnum anagyroides
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Copper iris
In Hindi
Laburnum
Copper Iris
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
Copper Iris
In French
Laburnum
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Laburnum
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Laburnum
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Laburnum
Copper Iris
In Polish
Złotokap
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Laburnum
Iris Copper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Golden Chain Tree and Copper Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Chain Tree and Copper Iris? We provide you with everything About Golden Chain Tree and Copper Iris. Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Copper Iris
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Chain Tree and Copper Iris Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Copper Iris are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Copper Iris
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.