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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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    Genista aetnensis

    aka Mount Etna Broom

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12'-25'

    Width: 25'

    • sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Genista aetnensis flower by Danger Garden
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    Genista hispanica

    aka Spanish Broom

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Genista hispanica flower by Kurt Stueber
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    Genista lydia

    aka Lydia Woadwaxen

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 36"-48"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Genista lydia flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Genista lydia 'Select'

    aka Genista Bangle®, Select Dwarf Genista, Select Genista

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Genista lydia 'Select' foliage by F.D. Richards
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    Genista tinctoria

    aka Common Woadwaxen, Dyer's Broom, Dyer's Greenweed, Dyer's Greenwood, Woadwaxen

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    Photo of Genista tinctoria flower by H. Zell
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