Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 350. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society.
Sunset®: 7-24
USDA: 8b-12
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-10°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Europe
Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, up to 10 feet tall (3 m); alternate leaves, palmately compound, 0.5 to 1 inch across (1.2-2.5 cm), 3 leaflets, darker above, slightly fuzzy below
Watering Needs: Little to no water when established
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
Propagation: Seed or occasionally cutting
- by cuttings.
- by seeds, in spring. Germinates at 70-85 degrees F. The seeds can be harvested in autumn. The seeds need scarification. The usual germination temperature is 70-85 degrees F.
One of the taller Cytisus, it is now classified as a noxious weed in California, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington for its invasive capabilities in the wild.
Blooming Habits:
Profuse fragrant, yellow, pea shaped flowers in late spring.
Culture:
Plant 5 feet apart. Does not need fertilizer. Cut back flowered stems.
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