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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 10–11Type Shrub
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — This sun-loving plant thrives in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers well-drained soil

Culture

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

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Fabaceae

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Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — pea-like flowers in spring
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — making it an ideal low-care addition to warm-climate landscapes; it offers a sweet fragrance and attracts, image 56
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — making it an ideal low-care addition to warm-climate landscapes
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — shrub for full
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — green foliage remains consistent year-round
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — Favored for its vibrant yellow; occasional pruning after the flowering phase can help maintain its shape and, image 51
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — also known as Easter Broom or Cytisus canariensis
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — green foliage remains consistent year-round; this sun-loving plant thrives in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers, image 63
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — shrub for full; the Sweet Broom's vibrant disposition
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — preferring full sun exposure to partial shade for optimal performance; shrub with yellow blooms, image 62
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — is an evergreen shrub reaching 6-8 feet in height and spread; arching branches and profusion of bright yellow flowers
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — commonly referred to as Sweet Broom or Easter Broom; this plant matures to a height of approximately 6 to 8 feet, image 57
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — making it an ideal low-care addition to warm-climate landscapes; it offers a sweet fragrance and attracts pollinators
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — shrub with yellow blooms; preferring full sun exposure to partial shade for optimal performance
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — pea-like flowers in spring; also known as Easter Broom or Cytisus canariensis
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — green foliage remains consistent year-round; this sun-loving plant thrives in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers well-drained soil
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — the Sweet Broom's vibrant disposition; shrub for full
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — With minimal irrigation requirements; evergreen shrub that can play a pivotal role in your landscape design with its
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — the Sweet Broom's vibrant disposition
Sweet Broom (Genista Spachiana) — evergreen shrub that can play a pivotal role in your landscape design with its attractive
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