Genista Species, Canary Broom, French Broom, Montpellier Broom, White Broom

Genistamonspessulana

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Genista (jih-NIS-tuh)
Species
monspessulana (monz-pess-yoo-LAN-uh)
Synonym
Cytisus candicans
Cytisus monspessulanus
Genista candicans
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Regional

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neutral
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negatives
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(Zone 9a) | June 2007 | negative

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