Chamaecytisus austriacus
Chamaecytisus austriacus
- Native to:
- Albania | Bulgaria | Czechia-Slovakia | East Aegean Is. | Greece | Hungary | Krym | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Russia | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe | Ukraine
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Chamaecytisus
- Species:
- Chamaecytisus austriacus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Shrub
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by cold stratification for 4-8 weeks.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Resents transplanting. | Requires light / surface sow (fine seed). | Requires scarification. | Requires soaking 24-48 hrs; discard floaters.