Species: Cytisus scoparius
(sye-tiss'us sko-pay'ree-us)
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
