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Scotch Broom

Cytisus Scoparius

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Overview

Cytisus scoparius, commonly known as Scotch broom, is a vibrant shrub reaching 3-6 ft in height and 4-5 ft in width. Renowned for its brilliant yellow, pea-like blooms in spring, this deciduous perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. While hardy and drought-tolerant, it’s considered invasive in some regions. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and control spread. Ideal for adding color to borders and wild garden areas.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 6–11Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — Ideal for adding color to borders and wild garden areas; prune after flowering to maintain shape and control, image 100

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
6–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — Prune after flowering to maintain shape and control spread
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — is a vibrant shrub reaching 3-6 ft in height and 4-5 ft in width; the Scotch broom's flowers are a bright lemon, image 117
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — While hardy and drought-tolerant, it‚Äôs considered invasive in some regions; demanding little water once, image 75
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — shrub for full; or as a specimen plant within a larger garden composition, image 115
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils; this hardy plant can reach heights of 3 to 5 feet and spreads, image 61
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — it provides a striking visual impact and is a low-maintenance option for embankments; it thrives in full sun and, image 88
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — commonly known as Scotch broom; pea-like blooms in spring, image 116
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — pea-like blooms in spring; is a vibrant shrub reaching 3-6 ft in height and 4-5 ft in width, image 119
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — the plant fixes nitrogen in the soil; commonly known as Scotch broom, image 86
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — simple leaves are somewhat inconspicuous; it provides a striking visual impact and is a low-maintenance option, image 82
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — this hardy plant can reach heights of 3 to 5 feet and spreads about 2 to 4 feet wide; yellow flowers in the, image 79
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — shrub for full; or as a specimen plant within a larger garden composition
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — A member of the Fabaceae family
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — demanding little water once established and showing considerable drought tolerance; the plant fixes nitrogen in, image 108
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — shrub with yellow blooms; simple leaves are somewhat inconspicuous
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — pea-like blooms in spring
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — commonly known as Scotch broom; pea-like blooms in spring, image 47
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — this hardy plant can reach heights of 3 to 5 feet and spreads about 2 to 4 feet wide; yellow flowers in the garden
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — ensuring that the flowers take center stage when in bloom.<br><br>Despite its beauty; renowned for its brilliant, image 60
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — commonly known as Scotch broom; pea-like blooms in spring, image 93
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — A member of the Fabaceae family; ensuring that the flowers take center stage when in bloom.<br><br>Despite its beauty
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — A member of the Fabaceae family; ensuring that the flowers take center stage when in bloom.<br><br>Despite its, image 78
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — it provides a striking visual impact and is a low-maintenance option for embankments; it thrives in full sun and
Scotch Broom (Cytisus Scoparius) — ensuring that the flowers take center stage when in bloom.<br><br>Despite its beauty; renowned for its brilliant, image 106
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