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    Genista spachiana

    Also Known As

    • Cytisus x spachianus
    • Genista fragrans
    • Easter Broom
    • Sweet Broom

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Genista spachiana plant details

    Genista spachiana is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Genista spachiana

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Genista spachiana

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A long & fragrant bloom period when perhaps it's most enjoyed (bright yellow 4" flower clusters late winter-early spring) & lush dense 3-parted foliage recommend this vigorous 10' evergreen. Sun/Med-Dry/GdDrain

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Genista spachiana plant

    How to Grow Genista spachiana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 25'

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    Genista hispanica

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 6'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

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    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
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