Lovely Laburnum

Walk with me under a Laburnum arch, explore and celebrate the story of this beautiful tree in mythology, art and more. Learn the Indian and European Laburnums wild wisdom tree teachings.

Dear Forest Hearts

Known as Golden Rain with its’  droplets cascading down, join me as I stroll down a 20 m Laburnum arch gazing up in wonder at one of the highlights of late spring and harbinger of the Summer to come.

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Wild Wisdom - The Laburnum

Did you know there are two similar looking tree species both known as Laburnum? One (two varieties of) is poisonous and grows in temperate Europe, the other grows in Asia including India and Thailand and used for medicinal purposes. They are different species as you can see by taking a look at the flowers. Below we will look at their uses, mythology and symbolism. We will also look at their wisdom/plant ‘medicine’ too. We will also take a walk accompanied by magical music and birdsong along a 20 meter Laburnum arch walkway. What can we learn from Laburnums? Read on to find out …