Cytisus Species, White Spanish Broom
Cytisusmultiflorus

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cytisus (SIT-is-us)
Species: multiflorus (mul-tih-FLOR-us)

Synonym:Cytisus lusitanicus

Synonym:Genista alba

Synonym:Genista madagascariensis

Synonym:Spartium multiflorum

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Shiny/Glossy

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting