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Piptanthus nepalensis (Evergreen laburnum)

Other names: Piptanthus laburnifolius

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Species
P. nepalensis is an open, upright, tender, semi-evergreen shrub with palmate leaves composed of lance-shaped, midgreen leaflets, blue-green beneath. Upright, terminal racemes of pea-like, bright yellow flowers bloom from hairy buds in late spring and early summer, followed by pendent, green seed pods.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
2.5 m 2 m 5-10 years
8 ft 6 ft 5-10 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. In frost-prone areas, shelter from cold drying winds. Will be evergreen in warm climates. Suitable for training against a wall. Water in dry periods in summer. Resents root disturbance.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Wallside and trellises

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Upright, Open branches

Native to

Himalayas, Southwestern China

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Seeds are highly toxic and could be fatal if ingested.

Plant care

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or group 13 if wall-trained.

Propagation methods

Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Basal cuttings

Pests

Diseases

Cut shoots to within two to four buds of the framework branches

Plant container grown plants in deep fertile, well-drained soil

Selective pruning only (only if needed)

Water regularly through dry periods

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Protect from cold drying winds (in cold areas)

Take semi-ripe cuttings

Sow seeds in a cold frame in autumn

Sow seeds in a cold frame in spring

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