Cytisus scoparius - Scotch broom

Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius) is a fast-growing, nitrogen-fixing, deciduous shrub native to Europe. Its flower buds are pickled as a caper substitute and its bark yields fibre and dye, but it is considered invasive in parts of North America and New Zealand.¹

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Well drained soil¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹
• Dye¹
• Fibre¹

Type

• Cytisus spp. - Broom
• Shrub
• Deciduous

Functions

• Nitrogen fixer¹
• Soil stabilization¹
• Drought-tolerance¹
• Attracting bees¹
• Wildlife habitat¹
• Ground cover¹

Footnotes

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