Cytisus 'Maria Burkwood' (Broom 'Maria Burkwood')

Cultivation

Prefers poor, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun. Tolerates alkaline soil but will become chlorotic when planted in shallow chalk. Resents transplanting. Avoid waterlogged conditions. Drought tolerant once established.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Rock, Coastal, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 2, 3, H1

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Inappropriate
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Spreading, Arching

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

All parts (including the seeds) may cause mild stomach upset if eaten.