Broom

Cytisus species

Trees and Shrubs, Plants of Home and Garden

Soak, then chip seed before surface sowing at 70-75F/18-21C, or sow in fall when ripe. Grow from layering or heel cuttings taken late in summer, in light, well-draining soil; full sun, though some shade may be tolerated. Tolerant of salt air and dry conditions, and poor soils. Zone 6-8

Cytisus kewensis, or Kew broom, hardy zone 6-8. Cytisus praecox hardy in zones 6-9. Cytisus scoparius, Scotch broom, hardy zone 5-9

See Also

Broom, gorse (Genista species)
Spanish broom (Spartium junceum)

Related Topics

Bulb Chipping
Cuttings
Simple Layering
Soil
Plants of Home and Garden
Trees and Shrubs

 
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