Genista canariensis (Canary Broom)

Genista canariensis (Canary Broom) yellow flower on green branch with small leaves close up.
Genista canariensis (Canary Broom) with small green leaves and a delicate yellow flower cluster.

Botanical names: Genista canariensis, Cytisus canariensis

Common name: Canary Broom

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Canary Islands

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowers

Genista canariensis is a vigorous upright evergreen shrub growing to 3 m (9.8 ft) tall by 1.5 m (4.9 ft) broad with hairy green stems.

Similar plants: Genista canariensis (Canary Broom)


Genista canariensis (Canary Broom) vibrant green plant with small oval leaves in black container
Genista canariensis (Canary Broom) planted in black container with numerous small oval green leaves visible.
Genista canariensis (Canary Broom) yellow flower cluster on green leafy branch close up
Genista canariensis (Canary Broom) yellow flowers attached to fine textured green foliage branches


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