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Cytisus scoparius (Common Broom)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 501966



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Cytisus
Species: Cytisus scoparius
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Deciduous
  • Fragrant
  • Invasive
  • Ornamental
  • Poisonous
  • Shrub
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • May
Flowering End edit
  • June
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Spatulate
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Suitable For edit
  • Hedging/Screening
  • Coastal Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Dry
  • Well-drained
  • Loamy / Medium
  • Sandy / Light
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • Orange
  • Yellow/Gold
  • Mixed
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Droopy (10087) wrote on Jun 17 2009
Self-seeds freely and can be very invasive where it really thrives.

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Other names for this plant:
Sarothamnus scoparius



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