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Cytisus Battandieri - Pineapple or Moroccan Broom.
Cytisus is a genus
consisting mostly of flowering Shrubs that occur naturally in open
places that have Scrub, or in Heathland and can be found throughout much
of Europe, Western Asia and North Africa.
The common name for them is Brooms and most produce masses of brightly
coloured, pea-like flowers, (as they are related to Peas being Legumes,)
which are often highly scented. Generally Cytisus are fairly small
bushes that only grow to roughly 3 feet with a spread of up to 5 feet.
Most Cytisus are short lived and only live for a few years. They are
quite hardy though standing Temperatures down to -15 to -20°C and they
are tolerant of dry spells when established.
Brooms are often thought of as looking a bit like Gorse with their
similar yellow flowers, but without the prickles, however they do come
in white, pink, orange and red varieties.
Cytisus Battandieri, is one of the rather less typical varieties and is
commonly known as the Pineapple Broom, because its flowers are highly
scented of Pineapple. It is also known as the Moroccan Broom due to the
fact that is where its natural home is. It has silvery, greyish leaves
and unlike other Brooms is a small, slow growing tree reaching about 4
metres, or so, making it ideal for the average back garden. This tree is
semi evergreen only losing its leaves in a cold winter. Like other
Brooms, Cytisus Banttandieri likes a sunny, well drained spot and is
fairly drought resistant, but may really suffer if the soil gets
waterlogged in Winter months. As with many flowering plants, pruning
should be carried out only after the very pretty, yellow flowers, that
are held erect in 6 inches clusters, or racemes, have finished. This
tough little tree has few problems, or pests other than gall mites, that
might infect it.
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