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Latin Name: Cytisus scoparius
Forestart Reference: CYSCO1
A medium sized deciduous shrub much like gorse but without the thorns. It has rich butter yellow flowers in late spring. Common name: Common Broom.
Native: Europe
Provenance: UK
Size and spread (10 years): 1.2m x 1.2m
Treatment required: Leguminous, may need scarification or soaking in water.
Germinal seeds / kg: 120000
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Most soils except shallow soils over chalk.
Planting instructions:
Mature height: 1.2m x 1.2m
Availability: In stock now