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Cytisus scoparius (Scotch broom)

Photo/Illustration: Stacey Leicht/Courtesy of Invasive Plant Atlas of New England

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Botanical Name: Cytisus scoparius SIT-ih-sus sko-PAR-ee-us

Common Name: Scotch broom Genus: Cytisus

Scotch broom is an upright, deciduous shrub with slender, arching shoots. In late spring, it produces abundant yellow flowers in axillary clusters.
Noteworthy characteristics: Initially planted as an ornamental, this Western Europe native is considered invasive in the Northwest U.S.
Care: Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Thrives in poor, acidic soils.
Propagation: Root ripewood cutings in mid-summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
Problems: Gray mold (Botrytis), dieback, root rot, and spider mites.

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Height	3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread	3 ft. to 6 ft.
Growth Pace	Invasive/Aggressive Grower
Light	Full Sun Only
Moisture	Dry to Medium
Characteristics	Showy Flowers
Bloom Time	Late Spring; Spring
Flower Color	Yellow Flower
Uses	Beds and Borders, Container, Roadside
Style	Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest	Spring Interest
Type	Shrubs

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