Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom )

Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) with white flowers on thin green stems close up
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) with white flowers clustered along long thin green plant stems

Botanical names: Retama raetam, Genista raetam

Common name: White Weeping Broom

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Mediterranean region

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Retama is a desert shrub with small leaves, blooming in early winter, but the leaves fall off very rapidly and the plant remains leafless most of the year. Photosynthesis is carried out by its green stems.

Similar plants: Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom )


Image gallery: 15 images
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) white flower close up on thin green stems.
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) flower clusters with white petals on thin green stems.
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) with tiny white flowers on thin green woody stems
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) with delicate white flowers attached to slender green stems
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) white flower clusters dangling on thin green weeping stems plant
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) creates a dense cascade of small white flowers on green branches.
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) white flower close up on thin green stems.
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) white flower clusters on thin green stems.
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) with many white flowers hanging from thin green branches.
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) with delicate white flowers cascading from thin, slender green branches.
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) with many small white flowers on thin green woody branches
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) with delicate white petals covering the slender green twiggy branches
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) with many white flowers on thin green stems, close up.
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) branches covered in small white flowers with purple markings on stems.
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) with many small white flower clusters on drooping green branches.
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) covered in a dense mass of delicate, snowy white flower clusters.
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) with small white flowers on thin green woody branches close up
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) with delicate white petals and deep purple centers on thin stems
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) white flower close up on thin green branches
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) branches covered in small white flowers against clear blue sky
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) with many tiny white flowers on thin green dangling branches
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) dangling slender green branches covered in masses of small white flowers
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) white flower plant with dense branches and small rounded globes
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) filled with small white flowers surrounding a vintage street lamp
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) plant with many small white flowers hanging from thin branches
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) covered in small white flowers with thin green trailing stems visible
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) white flower clusters dangling from thin green stems close up
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) branches covered in small white flowers cascading downwards towards the ground
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) with white flowers and purple buds, close up branch.
Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom) showing small white petals alongside dark purple buds on green stems.


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