The Goldenchain Tree

During the two weeks in the spring when the Goldenchain Tree is in bloom, the bright yellow string of flowers are spectacular. This is a small deciduous tree that can grow to 15’ in height and 10’ in width ,forming an upright vase shape at maturity.

Flowers first start to appear in late May. They form on long (10”-20”) racemes which hang in pendulous clusters from the branches. The flowers resemble those of the garden pea. Hummingbirds and bees are attracted to the flowers.

Flowers morph to small flattened pods. The seeds of the Goldenchain Tree are poisonous.

This tree is on the campus of Seattle Pacific University.