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Scotch Broom, Common Broom, False Heather 'Hollandia'

Cytisus

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cytisus (SIT-is-us)

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Height

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Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Danger

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Fruit Size

Pink

Magenta (pink-purple)

Fruit Colors

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Growing Habit

Unknown - Tell us

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From herbaceous stem cuttings

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Perennials

Shrubs

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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Daniel_E

Ridgefield Park, NJ | May 2018 | negative

All parts of the plants are poisonous and can cause severe reactions. Never plant in areas accessible to pets and children.

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negutron

Barker Heights, NC | May 2014 | neutral

I purchased this at Home Depot in Hendersonville, NC. I bought two plants and placed them side by side on the top of a recently cleared ...Read More

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