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Cytisus battandieri (Moroccan broom)
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4m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
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.
Cytisus battandieri is: 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)
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 3. Do not cut into old wood.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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