Cytisus decumbens - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The Broom (Cytisus decumbens) is a flat dwarf shrub that produces yellow, butterfly-shaped flowers. They appear from May to June. The Broom also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. Its bark is green. In a sunny location with well-drained, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* heat tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Brooms are dark green, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size.

Bark
Green bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Southern Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Broom has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broom is a flat-growing dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 20 cm and is approx. 40 - 60 cm wide. It usually grows 5 - 10 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The yellow, butterfly-shaped flowers appear from May to June.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Heather garden, ground cover, undergrowth, small/front garden

Root
Cytisus decumbens is a heartroot.