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CYTISUS
Commonly known as Broom
The vivid, golden-yellow Broom of late spring, relishing poor acidic soils and coping with windy, coastal sites.
Genus of about 60 species, similar to Genista, of deciduous to evergreen shrubs, rarely small trees, from Europe, western Asia and northern Africa.
The UK native common Broom (C. scoparius), sometimes known as Scotch broom may have been the emblem of the Plantagenet kings from Henry II, when brooms were known by the Latin planta genista.
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Pests & Diseases
Gall mites. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. -
Evergreen
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightVigorous shrub with upright, later arching, branches and 3-palmate leaves to 4cm (1.5in) long. Flowers in slender, terminal racemes.
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Tall Shrub
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Will grow outside in milder locations
This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. -
Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
harmful if eaten
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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