Cytisus nigricans
Cytisus nigricans
- Native to:
- Albania, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czechia-Slovakia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Romania, Russia, Switzerland, Ukraine
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Cytisus
- Species:
- Cytisus nigricans
- USDA Symbol:
- CYNI6
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from base after fire or cutting. Typical of many broom species in fire-prone habitats.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny locations
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Scarification of hard seed coat improves germination. Hot water treatment (near boiling, then soak) is effective.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI