Cytisus battandieri
Cytisus battandieri
Cytisus battandieri
Cytisus battandieri
Cytisus battandieri
Cytisus battandieri
Cytisus battandieri
Cytisus battandieri
Moroccan Broom
The young plant has adapted well despite the very hot summer and it has withstood the few frosts of this winter. For its 1st spring, it is covered in new shoots, which is encouraging for the future! I hope it will flower this year, I am excited to discover this famous pineapple fragrance. However, it seems to be a species that is very attractive to aphids, all the shoots and buds have been covered in black aphids in 3 or 4 days. Fortunately, I was able to get rid of them with a rhubarb decoction.
Stephane, 05/04/2021
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Description
Cytisus battandieri, or Pineapple Broom, is also called Argyrocytisus battandieri. With a summer flowering in clusters of golden-yellow flowers with a sweet pineapple fragrance, deciduous grey-green-silver silky foliage, and an open and airy habit, this North African bush has many qualities to feature in sunny gardens. Undemanding, moderately hardy, and well-suited to drought, it will bring an exotic and original touch to the garden, with a few precautions during its installation.
The Pineapple Broom belongs to the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family and is native to Morocco, in the Middle Atlas and the Rif. This bush has a rapid growth rate and reaches an adult size of 3 to 4m (10 to 13ft) in height and 2 to 3m (7 to 10ft) in spread.
The Pineapple Broom is a small deciduous or semi-evergreen tree with an open and airy habit and long, flexible branches. The flowers range from lemon-yellow to golden-yellow and are grouped in dense terminal clusters measuring 5 to 15cm (2 to 6in) in length. They appear in May-June-July and emit a pineapple scent. They are followed by the formation of upright and silky pods, 3.5 to 5cm (1 to 2in) long, with toxic seeds. The grey-green leaves and young shoots are covered in a fine silky down, which is accentuated by heat and drought. The leaves, divided into three leaflets, have an enhanced outline with a shiny silver edge, making them very decorative.
Cytisus battandieri can be used at the back of a border, to fill a large slope, or against a sunny wall. Plant it near a terrace to fully enjoy its astonishing fragrance.
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Cytisus
battandieri
Fabaceae
Moroccan Broom
North Africa
Planting and care
Plant in acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline soil, ideally in loam, which is dry to moist. It prefers light and well-drained soils, as winter moisture can harm its hardiness. This large bush thrives in full sun, even in scorching conditions. Its hardiness is moderate, tolerating temperatures from -12 to -15°C (10.4 to 5°F), so it should be planted away from icy drafts and waterlogged soils. The tips of the branches can be pruned every year after flowering to achieve a more compact and branched plant. Avoid moving this small tree, as it does not tolerate transplantation.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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