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Cytisus, Scotch Broom 'Burkwoodii'

Cytisusscoparius

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cytisus (SIT-is-us)
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Species
scoparius (sko-PAIR-ee-us)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Somerset, California

Braselton, Georgia

Lexington, Kentucky

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Pikesville, Maryland

Brick, New Jersey

Ballston Spa, New York

Bellmore, New York

Brooklyn, New York

Byron, New York

Asheville, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Cleveland, Ohio

Williamsburg, Ohio(2 reports)

Coos Bay, Oregon

Roan Mountain, Tennessee

Chantilly, Virginia

Leesburg, Virginia

Urbanna, Virginia

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shokami2
Coos Bay, OR (Zone 8a) | May 2008 | positive

This is a lovely bush. beautiful flowers in late spring, very hardy to what ever mother nature has afforded it. always green. Right no...Read More

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berrygirl
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2006 | positive

I submitted a pic of my year-old plant. The yellow and red blooms are pretty and long-lasting. This plant is really care-free and both dr...Read More

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