Piptanthus nepalensis
Nepal laburnum
A bushy evergreen shrub with leaves composed of 3 elliptic, dark green leaflets, blue-green on the underside, and short racemes of yellow flowers 4cm long in late spring and early summer, followed by flat green pods
Other common names
evergreen laburnumSynonyms
Piptanthus forrestiiBaptisia nepalensis
see morePiptanthus leiocarpus
Piptanthus laburnifolius
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Piptanthus are evergreen shrubs with leaves composed of 3 leaflets, and yellow pea-flowers in short terminal racemes
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Himalaya
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade with shelter from cold, drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn; take heeled, semi-ripe cuttings (basal) in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or Pruning group 13 if wall-trained
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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