Genista etnensis
MOUNT ETNA BROOM
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
8m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in yellow

Flowering Time: mid summer to late summer
 
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Genista etnensis
MOUNT ETNA BROOM
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
8m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in yellow

Flowering Time: mid summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style & coastal designs

Uses: informal screen, topiary, standard

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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