What is this plant/tree

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    This plant or tree showed up in my yard this year and I was wondering what it is. Can anyone help me discover the mystery?
     

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Lespedeza bicolor?
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Laburnum.
     
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    Wow really? Should I expect yellow flowers in spring? I'm amazing I go this out of no where. One question I was trimming it a bit and my 8 month old son go a hold
    Of a leaf and tried putting it in his mouth are the flowers, pods or leaf poisonous?
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Looks most like Alpine Laburnum L. alpinum. Laburnums often self-seed, so there is likely to be an adult specimen not too far away.
     
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