Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Cytisus

Species:

Cytisus arboreus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Scarification or soaking in hot water improves germination rates. Seeds benefit from warm temperatures around 20-25°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI