Cytisus nigricans 'Cyni'
black-rooted broom 'Cyni'
'Cyni' is a compact, upright deciduous shrub, to 1m high, with leaves of three leaflets, dark green above and pale green beneath. A profusion of long, slender terminal spikes of scented yellow flowers appear in summer, later than is typical for this genus
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/Pets (dogs): Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Cytisus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, ranging from prostrate to erect and almost tree-like, with small, simple or 3-parted leaves and pea-like flowers spring or summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant young plants in full sun in well-drained soil; grows better in poor soils rather than rich soils
Propagation
Propagate by heeled semi-ripe cuttings of lateral shoots in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Little or no pruning required ( Pruning group 1) but can be cut back in spring to keep it compact, and deadheaded after flowering to encourage further flower spikes
Pests
May be susceptible to broom gall mites
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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