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Golden Chain Tree
Golden Chain Tree

Devils Backbone
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About Golden Chain Tree and Devils Backbone

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Shrub

Origin

Brazil
Madagascar

Types

Laburnum anagyroides
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

258
0 40000
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Habitat

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-159-13
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-10
-

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm90.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

460.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Lemon yellow
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
-

Fruit Color

Gray Green
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green
Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

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, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Butterflies
Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Vomiting
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Seeds
Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LOPHANTHERA lactescens
Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Golden Chain Tree
Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

Laburnum
Devil's Backbone

In German

Goldregen (Pflanze)
Devil's Backbone

In French

Laburnum
Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

Laburnum
El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

Laburnum
Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

Laburnum
Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

Złotokap
Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Laburnum
Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales
Malpighiales

Family

Fabaceae
Crassulaceae

Genus

Laburnum
Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Faboideae
Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

452000
1 27800
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Properties of Golden Chain Tree and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Golden Chain Tree and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Golden Chain Tree and Devils Backbone. Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Devils Backbone

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

Golden Chain Tree and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Golden Chain Tree and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Devils Backbone are as follows:

  • Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow

  • Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Golden Chain Tree and Devils Backbone

Care of Golden Chain Tree and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.