Cytisus albus

Spanish Broom, White Broom, Cytisus albus, Cytisus x praecox albus, Cytisus alba, Cytisus praecox Alba, Praecox albus

Cytisus albus, commonly known as White Spanish Broom, is an upright, almost leafless shrub grown for its prolific flowering. It becomes clothed with masses of white, pea like flowers from spring through summer as it grows to 2 m tall and 1 m wide. Cytisus albus is commonly included in a mixed planting, grown as an informal hedge, used in “white” gardens, showcased with a mass planting on a bank, or used to brighten a stark corner.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Ponds
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Riparian, White
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Spanish Broom, White Broom, Cytisus albus, Cytisus x praecox albus, Cytisus alba, Cytisus praecox Alba, Praecox albus

Cytisus albus Details

Cytisus albus, commonly known as White Spanish Broom, is an upright, almost leafless shrub grown for its prolific flowering. It becomes clothed with masses of white, pea like flowers from spring through summer. This plant typically grows to 2 m tall and 1 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. It performs best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site, though it is tolerant of coastal conditions, frost, cool climates, wind, and dry periods. Cytisus albus is commonly included in a mixed planting, grown as an informal hedge, used in “white” gardens, showcased with a mass planting on a bank, or used to brighten a stark corner.