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Family description Cytisus.

Small wiry shrubs producing slender tough branches that can become covered in pea-like blooms at flowering time. Species may be evergreen or deciduous.

General care.

Generally, the less the better. Plants dislike disturbance and pruning. If plants start to get too large lightly trim just the ends of branches or buy a younger model.

Notes on Toxicity or Culinary usage.

No toxic, culinary or medicinal properties known.

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Species description. Cytisus scoparius.

always popular in the garden centres when in flower but can become untidy and boring for the rest of the year.

Display characteristics for Cytisus scoparius.

• Plant type: Monocotyledon. Deciduous
• Habit: Rounded
• Type: Shrub.
• Height: 2.00 mtr.
• Spread: 1.00 mtr.
• Attractive to wildlife: None
• Preferred soil type: Clay. Gravel. Loam. Sand. Silt.
• Soil moisture requirement: Medium
• Soil ph: Undefined
• Suitable position: Open ground. Border. Container.
• Light requirements: Full sun. Part sun.
• Summer water requirements: Low
• Winter water requirements: None
• Minimum temperature: -20 °c
• Safe Minimum temperature: -10 °c
• Safe Maximum temperature: 30 °c
• Maximum temperature: 0 °c
• Wind tolerance: High
• Salt tolerance: Medium
• Drought tolerance: Medium
• Waterlogging tolerance: Medium
• Toxicity-Edibility: Unknown
• Bloom attributes: Showy display.
• Foliage attributes: Undefined
• Berry attributes: Undefined
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