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    Genista germanica

    Also Known As

    • Cytisus dalmaticus
    • Genista dalmaticus
    • Genista villosa
    • German Broom
    • German Green Weed

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-4'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Genista germanica plant details

    Genista germanica is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Genista germanica

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Genista germanica

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A small spiny subshrub, now lumped by some into sylvestris these are distinct from the plants we grow as sylvestris pungens.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Genista germanica plant

    How to Grow Genista germanica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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