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broom 'Albus'

Cytisus × praecox 'Albus'

Drought Resistant

Genus: Cytisus
Family: Fabaceae
Common Names: broom 'Alba'

About this plant

a compact, deciduousshrub with small leaves and arching shoots that remain green all winter. Produces abundant small, white flowers in mid- to late spring

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. Thrives in poor acid soil but may become chlorotic on shallow chalk soil. Resents transplanting

Pruning

Pruning group 3, but do not cut into old wood

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Pests

May be affected by broom gall mites

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensFlower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years

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