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| Identification |
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Genus
Cytisus
Species
x praecox
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Warminster broom
Family
FABACEAE
Specimen number
S11656
Data source
HtZn p104;Xeri p305;Xeri p303;Xeri p300
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
10'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Poor
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-04
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Among other uses, this plant is suitable for use in areas with seaside conditions. Cytisus x praecox can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. Warminster broom needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this plant is one that is poor. It prefers dry soils. This species can survive for a while without water.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Seaside conditions
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant flowers
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Cytisus x praecox is a woody perennial. Warminster broom is deciduous in nature. Leaves: This plant has small leaves. Flowers: This species has pea like flower blossoms. Most often the flowers occur in either cream or yellow.
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