Scotch Broom 'Sister Golden Hair®'

Common Name: Sister Golden Hair® Scotch Broom

Scientific Name: Cytisus scoparius 'SMSCGF'

Zone: 5-8

Blossom Colour: Bright golden yellow

Flowering Type: Abundant pea-shaped blooms in late spring to early summer

Summer Colour: Green, slender stems with golden yellow flowers

Fall Colour: Green stems; minimal fall colour change

Mature Height (ft): 2-3

Mature Spread (ft): 3-4

Exposure: Full sun

Tree Type: Deciduous shrub

Watering: Low; prefers well-drained, sandy, or rocky soils and tolerates drought once established

Fertilization: Rarely needed; use a low-nitrogen fertilizer in early spring if required