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Genista Species, Mount Etna Broom

Genistaaetnensis

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Genista (jih-NIS-tuh)
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Species
aetnensis (eet-NEN-sis)
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Synonym
Cytisanthus aetnensis
Spartium aetnensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
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)
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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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