Common broom (Cytisus scoparius) is a shrub that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: common broom, beesom, besom, green broom, Scots broom or Scotch broom.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: common broom, beesom, besom, green broom, Scots broom, Scotch broom
Scientific name: Cytisus scoparius
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Common broom (Cytisus scoparius) – Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Common broom (Cytisus scoparius) – Josep Gesti, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
