Japanese name: キバナフジ（黄花藤） Scientific name:Laburnum anagyroides
[Overview]
A small deciduous tree 7–10 m tall.
It branches well from the base and is generally dense.
The twigs are gray-green and slightly hairy.
The leaves are alternate and trifoliate.
The leaflets are obovate, 5–10 cm long, with cottony hairs on the underside.
The petiole is 7–10 cm.
Drooping cylindrical racemes 20–30 cm long bear many flowers.
The flowers are yellow, pea-shaped, about 2.5 cm long.
The fruit is a flat legume.
It is widely cultivated in Europe.
[Cultivation]
Propagate from seed, by cuttings, or by grafting.
It prefers fertile soil in a sunny place that is well drained and retains water well.
It dislikes dryness and strong afternoon sun in summer.
It is weak in heat and humidity, so it suits cool regions.
The branches are soft, so it can be trained on an arch or similar support.
