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Species: Cytisus scoparius

(sye-tiss'us sko-pay'ree-us)

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch Broom

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

There are more than 50 cultivars of this species below are a selection of some of the more common varieties.

''Sister' series', 'Allgold', 'Andreanus', 'Burkwoodii', 'Hollandia', 'Lena', 'Lilac Time', 'Madame Butterfly', 'Minstead', 'Moonlight', 'Nova Scotia', 'Pink Beauty', 'San Francisco', 'Stanford'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub 4 to 8 feet

5' - 6' (equal or greater spread)

Deciduous

round-mounded; erect stems

decidious shrub; beautiful flowers in May-June, ranging from white to bright yellow, orange and red; medium-fine texture. Green stems in winter provide seasonal interest. Need regular pruning.

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

6b

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Tolerates salt spray

Requires full sun and excellent drainage

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

leaf spot and blight can be fatal

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

native to central and southern Europe; transplant from container.

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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