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Genista aetnensis

Also Known As

Mount Etna Broom

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 12'-25'
W: 25'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Genista aetnensis plant details

Genista aetnensis is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Genista aetnensis

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 25 FT wide, 12 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cascading, fragrant, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Genista aetnensis

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Graceful and elegant, small tree with sparse, silky leaves and stems that act like leaves. Nearly invisible to the eye until it covers itself in yellow, fragrant pea flowers in mid summer to early fall. Can reach 12-15 ft tall or so with a narrow, weeping habit. This native of Sicily takes full sun, lean soil that drains well, and little summer water once established. Does not reseed! Frost hardy to 5F, USDA zone 7b.

By: Cistus Nursery

Discovered on the lava-strewn slopes of Italy's Mt. Etna, this fantastic large shrub or small tree hosts sparsely arranged tiny green leaves and round arching slender green stems, creating an airy semitransparent effect. A fragrant sun-struck explosion of copious bright yellow pea-shaped flowers bedazzles its graceful narrow frame, which casts little shade and never overwhelms. Well-suited for lean, yet sharply draining soil, easily grown Genista aetnensis can take intense sun and heat, requires very little water, especially summer irrigation, will not reseed unlike its ill-mannered cousins and imparts untold elegance to a warm sheltered spot.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

This Mediterranean native will make a small graceful tree to 20'. The deep green stems carry a few small leaves but the ground beneath the plant looks like it's full sun because there are so few leaves. Genista aetnensis has small bright yellow Scotch Broom flowers that are wonderfully scented. We know what you think of a Scotch Broom, but please try this lovely small, graceful tree.

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