Mount Etna Broom. An upright shrub with weeping branches bearing slender bright green stems. Fragrant yellow flowers. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Genista aetnensis
An upright shrub with weeping branches bearing slender bright green stems. Fragrant yellow flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Genista |
|---|---|
| Species | aetnensis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Mount Etna Broom |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 8m |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | 8m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Large weeping |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Do not cut into old wood |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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