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

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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.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society