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Sweet Broom
Cytisus x spachianus Also known as: Easter Broom, Sunshine Tree Cytisus canariensis, Genista fragrans,
Genista x spachiana,
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This description is for Sweet Broom (Cytisus
x spachianus):
Cytisus x spachianus is also known as
Easter broom, as it flowers at Easter
time, and Sunshine Tree due to its
mass of bright golden yellow flowers.
The leaves are a dark green colour and
as this is an evergreen plant you can
appreciate it all year round. The
flowers have a nice fragrance; this
species has been given an Award of
Garden Merit by the RHS. You shouldn't
prune this plant too much as it may
struggle to regrow. It likes acidic or
neutral soil and a sheltered spot in the
garden.
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Plant
Environment
Usage
Known dangers?
Acidity
Standard category
yes
Acidic
Trees & shrubs
Shrubs
Dangers: comments
Hardiness zone
Grown for
Avoid eating this plant, or risk
having mild stomach upset.
Z9-11
Attractive Flowers
Height [m]
Heat zone
Creative category
3
H12-9
Fine fragrants
For Beginners
Colours
For birds & bees
Spread [m]
Winter temperatures [°C]
Garden spaces
3
-7 - 4
Borders
Dominant flower colour
Heat days
Gardening expertise
Yellow
120 - 210
beginner
Plant
Environment
Usage
Flower Fragrance
Moisture
Time to reach full size
Yes, let it smell
well-drained
up to 10 years
Flowering seasons
Soil type
Late winter
Early spring
sandy
loams
Foliage in spring
Sun requirements
Green
Full sun
Foliage in summer
Exposure
Green
Exposed
Sheltered
Foliage in Autumn
Green
Foliage in winter
Green
Propagation methods
semi-ripe cuttings
seed
Hardwood cuttings