Mundi Plantarum

Piptanthus nepalensis

Vernacular name: 
Nepal laburnum
Famille: 
Fabaceae
Synonymes: 
Piptanthus laburnifolius

  • Olivier van Sante

  • Les jardins du florilège

  • Les jardins du florilège

  • Les jardins du florilège

Small Himalayan tree with compound evergreen deciduous foliage and golden yellow flowers in May June. Height of 2.5m.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Climate

Zone 9: from -7°C to -1°C

Leaf color

  • Silver
  • Blue
  • Green

Flower color

  • Yellow

Sun exposure

  • Sheltered winds
  • Sunny

Size

2 to 3m
1 to 2m

Ornamental interest

  • Evergreen
  • Flower

Notable plant

  • In spring
  • In summer

Type de sol

  • Neutral

Garden use

  • Parterre
  • Pot and tray (terrace and balcony)
  • Cold greenhouse

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