Sweet Broom

Genista Spachiana

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Overview

Sweet Broom (Genista spachiana), also known as Easter Broom or Cytisus canariensis, is an evergreen shrub reaching 6-8 feet in height and spread. Favored for its vibrant yellow, pea-like flowers in spring, it offers a sweet fragrance and attracts pollinators. This sun-loving plant thrives in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers well-drained soil. It's drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance, making it an ideal low-care addition to warm-climate landscapes.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 10–11

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — also known as Easter Broom or Cytisus canariensis

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — also known as Easter Broom or Cytisus canariensis

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — is an evergreen shrub reaching 6-8 feet in height and spread

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — Favored for its vibrant yellow

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — This sun-loving plant thrives in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers well-drained soil

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — making it an ideal low-care addition to warm-climate landscapes

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — it offers a sweet fragrance and attracts pollinators

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–8 Ft.
Mature width: 6–10 Ft.

Classification

Family: Fabaceae

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Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — pea-like flowers in spring

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — also known as Easter Broom or Cytisus canariensis

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — is an evergreen shrub reaching 6-8 feet in height and spread

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — Favored for its vibrant yellow

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — This sun-loving plant thrives in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers well-drained soil

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — making it an ideal low-care addition to warm-climate landscapes

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — it offers a sweet fragrance and attracts pollinators

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — It's drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — this plant matures to a height of approximately 6 to 8 feet with a spread of 5 to 6 feet

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — commonly referred to as Sweet Broom or Easter Broom

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — Sweet Broom thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — evergreen shrub that can play a pivotal role in your landscape design with its attractive

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — arching branches and profusion of bright yellow flowers

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — ensure it is planted in well-drained soil; it has a particular aversion to wet feet

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — green foliage remains consistent year-round

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — providing a continual backdrop for the scented

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — preferring full sun exposure to partial shade for optimal performance

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — the Sweet Broom's vibrant disposition

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — enhancing the biodiversity of the garden environment.<br><br>For the client

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — With minimal irrigation requirements

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — Occasional pruning after the flowering phase can help maintain its shape and encourage denser growth

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — yellow flowers in the garden

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — shrub for full

Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — shrub with yellow blooms

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