Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong to ablanceolate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrate based fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
Common Name
Sourwood
Golden Chain Tree
In Hindi
Sourwood
Laburnum
In German
Sourwood
Goldregen (Pflanze)
In French
Sourwood
Laburnum
In Spanish
Sourwood
Laburnum
In Greek
Sourwood
Laburnum
In Portuguese
Sourwood
Laburnum
In Polish
Sourwood
Złotokap
In Latin
Sourwood
Laburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Oxydendrum
Laburnum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oxydendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Faboideae
Properties of Sourwood and Golden Chain Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Sourwood and Golden Chain Tree? We provide you with everything About Sourwood and Golden Chain Tree. Sourwood doesn't have thorns and Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Sourwood does not have fragrant flowers. Sourwood has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Golden Chain Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Sourwood and Golden Chain Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sourwood and Golden Chain Tree
Season and care of Sourwood and Golden Chain Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sourwood and Golden Chain Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sourwood is Clay, Loam and for Golden Chain Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Sourwood is Acidic and for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Sourwood and Golden Chain Tree Physical Information
Sourwood and Golden Chain Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sourwood and Golden Chain Tree are as follows:
Sourwood flower color: White
Sourwood leaf color: Green
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Sourwood and Golden Chain Tree
Care of Sourwood and Golden Chain Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sourwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.