Cytisus scoparius
SCOTCH BROOM, COMMON BROOM
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
3m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Pruning: Remove half of the flowering wood to prevent seeding & remove the oldest branches to the base after flowering.

 
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Cytisus scoparius
SCOTCH BROOM, COMMON BROOM
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
3m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow, white, red, crimson, peach or purple

Flowering Time: mid spring to late spring


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal, dry style & mediterranean designs

Uses: border, informal screen

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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