Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Dark Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
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
Needs a lot of water initially
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Poisonous when unripe
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Slow downs aging
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Dried seeds, Leaves
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
KIGELIA africana
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Sausage Tree
In Hindi
Laburnum
Sausage Tree
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
Sausage Tree
In French
Laburnum
saucisse Arbre
In Spanish
Laburnum
Árbol de salchicha
In Greek
Laburnum
λουκάνικο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Laburnum
Árvore de salsicha
In Polish
Złotokap
kiełbasa Drzewo
In Latin
Laburnum
farciminis ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Laburnum
Kaempferia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Golden Chain Tree and Sausage Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Chain Tree and Sausage Tree? We provide you with everything About Golden Chain Tree and Sausage Tree. Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns and Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Sausage Tree
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Sausage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Sausage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Chain Tree and Sausage Tree Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Sausage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Sausage Tree are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
- Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Sausage Tree
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Sausage Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.