Broom
Cytisus scoparius
Cytisus scoparius, the common broom or Scotch broom, is a deciduous leguminous shrub native to western and central Europe. In Great Britain and Ireland, the standard name is broom; this name is also used for other members of the Genisteae tribe, such as French broom or Spanish broom; and the term common broom is sometimes used for clarification. In other English-speaking countries, the most common name is "Scotch broom" ; however, it is known as English broom in Australia.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
⚠ Safety
Contains alkaloids and is toxic if eaten; grow as a support/pollinator plant only.
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 2 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 5–8
- Layers
- shrub
Functional roles
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
When: Sow scarified seed spring
Native nitrogen fixer for dry, acid, poor ground; masses of yellow spring flowers for bees.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.