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Cytisus scoparius



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Cytisus scoparius
Scotch broom

An interesting species with prominent thin green stems and bright yellow flowers, this medium shrub is more commonly found in European landscapes than in the U.S. Its use is limited in northern areas by its marginal cold hardiness.

Habit:Rounded to broad-rounded with ascending branching
Size:5-8' high
Color:Medium green
Texture:Fine
Hardiness:Zone 6b USDA
Habitat:Central and southern Europe

 
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