Argyrocytisus battandieri
PINEAPPLE BROOM, MOROCCAN BROOM
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Pruning: Retain only one main trunk & remove any basal suckers for a tree. Tip prune regularly from a young age for a shrub. Avoid severe pruning which encourages uncharacteristic water shoots.

 
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Argyrocytisus battandieri
PINEAPPLE BROOM, MOROCCAN BROOM
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to mid summer

Leaves: grey-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, dry style, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, border, shade tree

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bee attracting



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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