Argyrocytisus battandieri (Pineapple Broom)
Botanical names: Argyrocytisus battandieri, Cytisus battandieri
Common name: Pineapple Broom
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: Morocco
USDA Zone: 8-9
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage: Deciduous
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsIt is best grown with some shelter from cold winds and in full sun, and makes an excellent wall shrub, where its silky grey-green foliage, delicate and laburnum-like, looks effective against brickwork and can reach 18ft. The golden pea-shaped flowers are gathered in large upright cones, and have a strong scent of pineapples.
Similar plants: Argyrocytisus battandieri (Pineapple Broom)
Argyrocytisus battandieri (Pineapple Broom) yellow flower cluster positioned next to soft green trifoliate leaves on branch
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