Cytisus battandieri (Moroccan broom)

Botanical name

Cytisus battandieri

Other names

Moroccan broom, Pineapple broom, Argyrocytisus battandieri

Genus

Cytisus Cytisus

Species

C. battandieri - C. battandieri is a medium, rounded deciduous shrub. The trifoliate leaves are very silky when young. The yellow flowers grow in erect clusters and are pineapple scented.

Foliage

Deciduous

Fragrance

Flowers are pineapple scented.

Habit

Rounded

Toxicity

All parts (including the seeds) may cause mild stomach upset if eaten.

Awards

RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Colour

Flower

Yellow in Summer

Foliage

Grey-green in Summer

General care

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or 3. Do not cut into old wood.

Propagation methods

Semi-hardwood cuttings

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Cytisus battandieri (Moroccan broom) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses

Wallside and trellises

Cultivation

Grows in any well-drained soil (will also tolerate poor acidic soils) in full sun. Dislikes transplanting once established.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Cytisus battandieri (Moroccan broom)

Common pest name

Japanese long scale; Japanese maple scale; Long scale; Japanese; Pear white scale

Scientific pest name

Lopholeucaspis japonica

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Regulated only on Citrus at present; regulation on other hosts needs to be considered. Only likely to be a pest under glass in UK.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/