Deciduous shrubs

Dyer's broom

Genista tinctoria

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Appearance: a small shrub, 0.3-0.8 m high and wide, sometimes larger, upright, dense, sometimes stocky, green shoots without spines, medium- or fast-growing.

Flowers: in panicles, numerous yellow, June-August, remain on the plant for a long time.

Fruits: inconspicuous.

Leaves: small, simple, lanceolate-elliptic, green or dark green, do not develop autumn color.

Root system: deep, accumulates nitrogen, sensitive, not recommended to transplant after rooting.

Requirements: sun/partial shade, heat-loving, tolerates high temperatures, moderately winter-hardy and wind-resistant.

Soils: well-drained, relatively dry or fresh, acidic or slightly alkaline substrates.

Note: does not require pruning.

Zone: 5a