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common broom

Cytisus scoparius

Genus: Cytisus
Family: Fabaceae
Common Names: beesom, besom, green broom, Scotch broom, Scots broom

About this plant

C. scoparius is an erect deciduous shrub with slender green shoots bearing small, ternate leaves and axillary clusters of pea-like bright yellow flowers in late spring

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

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

Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun; may become chlorotic on shallow chalk soils. Resents transplanting

Pruning

Pruning group 3. Do not cut into old wood

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Pests

Generally pest free but may be affected by gall mites

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensFlower Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years