Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Brazil
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Laburnum anagyroides
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Laburnum
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
Kracher penstemon
In French
Laburnum
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Laburnum
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Laburnum
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Laburnum
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Złotokap
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Laburnum
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Fabaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Golden Chain Tree and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Chain Tree and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Golden Chain Tree and Firecracker Penstemon. Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Chain Tree and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.