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Cytisus striatus (Portuguese broom)
1 hour care
per year
per year
3m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cytisus striatus
Other names
Portuguese broom, French broom , Spanish broom, Hairy-fruited broom, Striated broom
Genus
Cytisus Cytisus
Species
C. striatus - C. striatus is an upright, open, frost-hardy, deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub with green stems bearing small, sparse leaves divided into one to three, dark grey-green leaflets. Pea-like, yellow flowers from late spring to late summer are followed by white-hairy seed pods.
Cytisus striatus is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Open stems, Upright
Toxicity
All parts (including the seeds) may cause mild stomach upset if eaten.
Flower
Bright-yellow in Spring; Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Honey fungus Honey fungus
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 3. Avoid cutting into old wood.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Cytisus striatus (Portuguese broom) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Prefers poor, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun. Tolerates alkaline soil but will become chlorotic when planted in shallow chalk. Resents transplanting. Avoid waterlogged conditions. Drought tolerant once established, though may be drought deciduous in extreme conditions. Tolerates light frost. Considered a noxious, invasive species in many introduced areas. Banned from sale in the Western United States.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Cytisus striatus
Other names
Portuguese broom, French broom , Spanish broom, Hairy-fruited broom, Striated broom
Genus
Cytisus Cytisus
Species
C. striatus - C. striatus is an upright, open, frost-hardy, deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub with green stems bearing small, sparse leaves divided into one to three, dark grey-green leaflets. Pea-like, yellow flowers from late spring to late summer are followed by white-hairy seed pods.
Native to
Morocco, Portugal, Spain
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Open stems, Upright
Toxicity
All parts (including the seeds) may cause mild stomach upset if eaten.
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Colour
Flower
Bright-yellow in Spring; Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 3. Avoid cutting into old wood.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Cytisus striatus (Portuguese broom) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Prefers poor, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun. Tolerates alkaline soil but will become chlorotic when planted in shallow chalk. Resents transplanting. Avoid waterlogged conditions. Drought tolerant once established, though may be drought deciduous in extreme conditions. Tolerates light frost. Considered a noxious, invasive species in many introduced areas. Banned from sale in the Western United States.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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