Scotch Broom

Cytisus X Praecox

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Overview

Scotch broom (Cytisus x praecox) is a deciduous shrub, reaching heights of 4-6 feet with an equal spread. Praised for its vibrant yellow flowers blooming in mid-spring, it adds a pop of color to gardens. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, this low-maintenance plant is an excellent choice for mass plantings or borders. Note its rapid growth and potential invasiveness in certain regions. Hardy to USDA Zone 5.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 6–11Climate Temperate

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — Scotch broom (Cytisus x praecox) is a deciduous shrub, reaching heights of 4-6 feet with an equal spread

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — Praised for its vibrant yellow flowers blooming in mid-spring, it adds a pop of color to gardens

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — this low-maintenance plant is an excellent choice for mass plantings or borders

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — Note its rapid growth and potential invasiveness in certain regions

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — The Scotch broom (Cytisus x praecox) is a vibrant and hardy deciduous shrub

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — known for its proliferation of cheerful

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 6–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — Scotch broom (Cytisus x praecox) is a deciduous shrub, reaching heights of 4-6 feet with an equal spread

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — Praised for its vibrant yellow flowers blooming in mid-spring, it adds a pop of color to gardens

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — this low-maintenance plant is an excellent choice for mass plantings or borders

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — Note its rapid growth and potential invasiveness in certain regions

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — The Scotch broom (Cytisus x praecox) is a vibrant and hardy deciduous shrub

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — known for its proliferation of cheerful

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — yellow flowers that adorn its arching branches each spring

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — Characterized by its rapid growth

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — the Scotch broom typically reaches a height of 4 to 6 feet with an equivalent spread

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — basking in full sun but also tolerating partial shade

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — Scotch broom prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soils and once established

Scotch Broom (Cytisus X Praecox) — boasts a remarkable resilience to drought conditions

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